Cannabis is an exceptionally diverse plant. While heavy, relaxing strains may have base similarities, each is also distinctly unique. Varieties like the Bellringer strain, Tropic Honeyglue, and Purple Mango provide me with the same soothing experience. Still, they look, smell, and taste different. Even the way they hit my mind and body is specific to each one.
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The Bellringer strain provides a memorable tone to the mural of indica varieties. I tried the mix of Pre-98 Bubba Kush with a genetic cross of Hindu Skunk and Star Dawg. The Star Dawg adds brightness to the otherwise sedating lineage. Bubba Kush and Hindu Skunk are classic indica strains and round out the Bellringer family tree wonderfully.
These strains create one delightfully chill indica that I pick up whenever possible. The phenotype that I reviewed is grown by Khush Kush in Washington state.
Bellringer strain: appearance, smell, and taste
Bellringer is a cannabis variety that smells sickly sweet and bright with sparkling, abundant trichomes. These flowers grow mid-dense, not too tightly wound, but not larfy (loosely packed) calyxes. They appear dark green with brown-orange pistils throughout.
The scent of Bellringer is sharp. There is an immediate lime aroma with back notes of peaches. Bellringer from Khush Kush smells almost like a fruity gummy candy. I enjoyed big whiffs of the jar and taking in each layer of candied fruit that I hoped would translate to the flavor.
This indica variety tastes as delicious as it smells. I vaped it in my Storz & Bickel Volcano, which, in my opinion, is one of the best ways to explore weed flavors. The peach was interestingly more prominent in what I tasted. The still-present lime took a backseat to that stone fruit alongside some mintiness.
I love Bellringer. It is a regular weed variety in my rotation. While the scent and flavor are lovely, the effects are why I keep buying it.
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Effects of the Bellringer strain
This weed strain provides the typical laidback indica effects that I seek. After enjoying some from my Weeday bong, I immediately felt a sensation at the top of my head. This migrated to the back of my head before it melted into my back. I felt mellowed within minutes in body and mind. The pressure I’d felt in my head for the last few days dissipated, and I relaxed without an anxiety zing.
Bellringer may not be right for those who want to get lethargic or sleepy or save it for bedtime. However, anyone interested in deep relaxation might find it the perfect choice. Always try a new weed strain in a safe, comfortable space before trusting how the effects will feel for you. Every person has a unique endocannabinoid system that might translate into different highs.
Bellringer strain FAQ
Though I love Bellringer, there are cannabis consumers out there who may not have tried it yet. Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions about Bellringer.
Is Bellringer an indica or sativa?
Bellringer is considered an indica strain, though it does have sativa in the lineage. While it feels like an indica to some, try this weed in a safe space before trusting that it will feel the same to you.
How does the Bellringer strain smell?
This variety smells like sugared lime with peach back notes.
This indica strain may ring your bell
Bellringer makes me feel relaxed, even in the most stressful times. The syrupy-sweet smell and taste are not bad either. Those who enjoy fruity weed with a potentially soothing effect might consider this strain on their next dispensary trip.
Bellringer strain glossary
Trichomes
Glandular trichomes consist of a stalk and a head. The whole shape is reminiscent of a little mushroom. Most of the plant’s cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids are stored in that glandular head, and these compounds are sticky to the touch.
Larfy
When cannabis grows loosely rather than dense.
Calyxes
A spiral of flowers or petals on a flower. Cannabis calyxes come together to form what the culture calls buds.
Pistils
Little orange or brown hairs can be found all over weed flowers, these are the pistils. Pistils are the female organs of a flower.
Endocannabinoid system
This system is a “critical neuro-modulating, physiological system that is integral and regulates many of our bodily functions, such as cardiovascular, digestive, endocrine, excretory, nervous, musculoskeletal, reproductive, and immune systems,” according to Dr. Leigh.
