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Wes Lane`s Bad Brains - F2 generation

A huge Thanks to Wes Lane for these pods. The original seeds were taken right out of a 7-pot Brainstrain pod, but gave this strange and contorted phenotype. Win!!!
 
The initial aroma was quite complex. Fruity, sweet, floral and grassy, but it didn`t remind me of a Brainstrain at all. It was a very fresh aroma, though. 
 
Surprisingly, the initial flavours did not include any sweetness, but there was a good bit of acid, a very citrusy and floral flavor and a lot of Bhut-like flavour. The combination was excellent, but could have used a bit of sweetness.
 
It was also a damn big pod to chew on!!!
 
Some heat was apparent from the off, but not a huge amount, but as I chewed the pepper juices just hammered my throat and ripped my vocal chords apart for perhaps 45-60 seconds. Then the heat blasted through my mouth and my tongue ignited, along with the roof of my mouth and my tonsils! My lips also felt like they were swelling up. 
 
This is a hot pod, but the heat gives way to true pain. To me, the heat profile, where the heat hit and the added pain, were all reminiscent of a Brainstrain and not at all like a Bhut. Overall, I`d say the heat was around that of a good solid red Bhut - 1 million SHU or thereabouts. Very hot, but not stupid hot. 
 
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV0WpwBqTBM&feature=youtu.be
 
Great job, Nigel! Wes was kind enough to send me an F1 last year and I don't recall it being as hot as the F2 that you describe. Looks like the F2 is starting to flex its muscle a bit!!
 
meinchoh said:
Great job, Nigel! Wes was kind enough to send me an F1 last year and I don't recall it being as hot as the F2 that you describe. Looks like the F2 is starting to flex its muscle a bit!!
Hi Ed. I didn`t think the F1 was as hot as this one was. 
 
ikeepfish said:
looks great
 
I'm not getting sound for the video?
Nothing at all? Skip the into and go to the pods shots, then see if there is sound.
gourdmaster said:
same issue as ikf
same as above
Bootsieb said:
I wonder if the gorongnong and an annum got x'd years ago to make the Bhutt.
That`s a cool idea. The Portuguese were based in Goa, India, so I`d assumed it came from that side, but maybe not.
 
Great Vid and I must really :clap:  :clap:  :clap: to Wes Lane for such a good looking phenotype. Nigel much respected by myself for your effort/time to test this out.
Hope you recovered from :fire:
 
I come from that punk rock/hardcore scene. Saw them play for only 40 people. It was MADNESS. 

Seriously, NOBODY rocks harder than the Bad Brains. 

I rest my case ! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fga787iJ-1Q
 
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