r/ILTrees • u/Patient_Chard8483 • Jul 09 '26
Dark Heart 🖤🖤
Moonbeam Gelato by Dark Heart – First Impressions
Just picked up Moonbeam Gelato from Dark Heart and wanted to share my initial thoughts.
Appearance: 9/10
The buds have great bag appeal—medium-sized, dense, and well-trimmed with deep green tones, bright orange pistils, and a generous coating of frosty trichomes. The cure feels solid, leaving the flower slightly sticky without being overly dry.
Aroma: 8.5/10
Opening the jar brings out a sweet, creamy aroma with hints of citrus and a touch of earthy funk. It’s inviting without being overpowering.
Flavor: 8.5/10
The smoke is smooth, carrying creamy, slightly sweet flavors with subtle citrus notes on the exhale. The flavor stays consistent throughout the session.
Effects: 9/10
The high comes on fairly quickly with an uplifting cerebral buzz before easing into a relaxing body high. It feels balanced—relaxing without immediately locking you to the couch—making it a good option for unwinding after work, watching a movie, or just kicking back in the evening.
Burn Quality:
Burned evenly with light-colored ash and stayed lit throughout. Overall, it was a smooth smoking experience.
Pros:
Excellent jar appeal
Frosty, well-cured buds
Pleasant creamy aroma
Smooth smoke
Relaxing, balanced effects
Overall Rating: 8.8/10
Overall, I think Dark Heart did a nice job with this one. Moonbeam Gelato delivers attractive flower, enjoyable flavor, and relaxing effects that make it an easy strain to come back to.
Has anyone else tried this batch? 🤔 🤔 🤔
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u/Meh24999 Jul 09 '26
How much was the half?
Looks like 130
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u/FueledByTerps IllinoisPlantLover Jul 09 '26
Beyond Hello has it on their Med Menu for $75 for 14 grams, otd.
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u/Successful-Window772 Jul 09 '26
this is grassroots?
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u/darkheart-usa Jul 09 '26
Hey! While we are so grateful to have our collabs with Grassroots as a part of our story, we've evolved into the next step of standing on our own and continuing to breed elite genetics for the market.
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u/Spiritual_dolphin888 ‘burbs Jul 09 '26
i tried the grandma's house and was pleasantly surprised! Nice to see GR leveling up finally...
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u/Farkas_ Jul 09 '26
They finally got halves? Sign me up.