Cannabis has a long history of informal grade language.
Adults may hear top shelf, mids, quads, AAAA, AAA, AAA+, AA, Premium and Exotic.
These terms can help people communicate quickly. They do not come from one universal government grading system.
Top Shelf
Top shelf generally means premium positioning. Someone may be reacting to genetics, aroma, trim, cure, presentation or scarcity.
Mids
Mids means cannabis someone considers middle-of-the-road. It is subjective. One person may mean ordinary aroma. Another may mean average appearance or value.
Quads / AAAA
Quads is common Canadian slang for AAAA. It usually signals premium positioning. It does not require one exact THC percentage.
AAA and AAA+
AAA is familiar retail shorthand. AAA+ suggests a higher-positioned lane than basic AAA terminology. At Blouds Dispensary, AAA+ Weed is a dedicated menu category.
AA
AA is another familiar retail grade term. At Blouds Dispensary, AA Weed is its own category.
Premium and Exotic
Premium and Exotic can both signal higher-positioned flower. They are not identical terms. Exotic often carries stronger associations with distinctive genetics, rarity, aroma or presentation.
THC Is Not the Grade
Do not turn informal grade terms into fixed THC brackets. THC and grade terminology are different pieces of information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are quads?
Quads is common Canadian slang for AAAA.
What does mids mean?
It is informal language for cannabis someone considers middle-tier.
Is top shelf the same as Exotic Weed?
Not necessarily.
Does AAAA require a certain THC level?
No universal rule ties AAAA to one THC percentage.
Are Blouds Dispensary's Weed categories changing?
No. Exotic Weed, Premium Weed, AAA+ Weed, AA Weed and Budget Weed remain the established categories.
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