There is no actual history to go on to most strain write-ups, so they’re based on marketing copy. Blackout OG is a different story, however — DopeTHC’s rating is 4.6 based on over a thousand reviews, which is a sufficiently large sample size that it isn’t merely the early adopters who are giving it the thumbs up. If you are making a decision about whether it’s worth committing to a quarter pound, this is a good place to start.

Named for the color of the buds, not the effect — it is a genetics trait (anthocyanin-rich phenotypes) and not THCA-specific. In general, OG/kush trending towards denser bud structure, and that is the case here as well. It’s marketed as part of DopeTHC’s “Old and Ugly” collection — less attractive and aesthetically pleasing buds, which, at the 1/4 lb level, come at a significantly reduced price.

The real differences between retailers come into play when you talk about quarter pound prices. Generally, the smaller the quantity, the higher the price per gram, and if the strain is worth purchasing in bulk, it should be consistent and it should be cured for a sufficient period of time in a larger format flower. No matter what the genetics are, bulk flower rushed through a cure will smoke harsh.

If the heavier OG is not really your thing, it’s worth checking out something that’s a bit brighter and fruiter, in the same “Ugly Buds” tier — Cherry Gumbo is the obvious choice, a berry-candy hybrid that’s almost as polar to the other side of the flavor spectrum and is a popular combination to order together.

A four-figure review rating of 4.6 stars is pretty much your best bet of getting some real proof without actually buying it, if you’re considering purchasing a quarter pound sight unseen.