Maui Wowie

Leafly says Maui Wowie began in the volcanic soil of Hawaii and has since spread across the world, and this flower is named for that strain. Leafly calls it a classic sativa built on Hawaiian genetics, and AllBud puts the mix at 80% sativa to 20% indica, grown mainly on the Hawaiian Islands.

Pineapple, citrus and a piney edge

Leafly describes a tropical flavour with sweet pineapple notes, and its flavour tags are tropical, pineapple and citrus. One Leafly reviewer describes a strong tropical berry and pineapple aroma.

AllBud describes a piney smell with citrus and lavender accents, and a taste compared to freshly made hash. An AllBud reviewer compares the taste to a Hawaiian island: creamy, fruity, sweet and tropical. Another describes a sour, citrusy and sweet fruity taste. The site’s flavour tags are citrus, fruity, pineapple and sweet.

Light, sticky buds and Robert Misic’s storage tip

AllBud says the buds are heavily coated in crystals, which makes them look very appealing. One AllBud reviewer describes light, slightly sticky buds.

Robert Misic’s tip in our Maui Wowie guide is to judge the feel as well as the scent, because the pineapple nose can outlast the moisture. A good bud feels light and a little sticky. If broken buds crumble to dust, he suggests sealing them in glass and adding a two-way humidity pack. Such a pack can lift the moisture back toward 62%. For keeping flower in good shape, see our weed storage guide.

Myrcene first, and a daytime profile

Myrcene tops the lab data on Leafly, with pinene and caryophyllene behind it. Leafly lists THC at 19% and CBD at 0%, with its potency gauge above average; on AllBud the THC range is 20% to 28%.

On Leafly’s effect gauge the strain lands on the energizing side. Its write-up mentions energetic euphoria with light, creative effects and a motivated, active feel, and the top effect tags from its reviewers are energetic, uplifted and happy.

AllBud’s write-up pitches the strain as a daytime or morning pick that keeps you active, with sharper focus and concentration, relaxed and energized at the same time. One AllBud reviewer finds it best in the morning or early afternoon.