Summer time means good times with good people… however. We know not everyone is on the same page about cannabis and its place at the function.

We also know that whether you’re headed to a summer hang with folks who are curious, regulars, or don’t partake at all, the goal is a good time for everyone. And we’ve got recs for every occasion. 

Our O’Fallon, MO, budtenders weighed in, and here’s what they recommend for different types of summer get-togethers.

 

When You Need to Be Low-Key About It: Discreet Picks

For a function with non-cannabis users (and possible cannabis haters), here are some recs that won’t draw attention or smell up the patio.

  • DOSD gummies, easy, discreet
  • Elevate Min-E-Bars are pocket-sized (smaller than your average lighter) with little to no odor. Also require exactly zero explanation or setup
  • Hard candy, our budtenders love Clovr dosed suckers


One thing to keep in mind with edibles for beginners – start with 2.5 – 5mg, wait the full hour and don’t let heat or drinks throw off your read of how you’re feeling! Here’s our quick dosage guide for reference.

 

For First-Timers and the “Cannabis Curious”: Beginner Picks

Someone at the party wants to try it, here’s what won’t send them to the couch forever

Budtender recs:

  • Elevate has a unique high CBD, sativa-dominant strain, Lemon G
  • 5mg edibles – our O’Fallon budtender loves Honeybee 
  • Elevate Min-E-Bar 
  • or a mid-level flower (20–23% THC)


A few things to set expectations on before anyone takes anything, for maximum fun for beginners: edibles take time! The window is 45 minutes to two hours depending on the person, what they’ve eaten, and a handful of other variables. Try not to redose too soon, just wait! 

 

Pass Around: Shareable Picks

For your people who are down, with different experience levels, and want something easy to split. We love a pre-roll pack for a group because there’s no gear, grinding, or needing a bowl or pipe. 

 

Everyone can participate, cleanup is nonexistent, and you can calibrate the experience based on what you grab.

 

Budtender recs:

  • Hash Hole or 2g Jeeter infused pre-roll for a bigger crowd
  • 10-pack Elevate pre-rolls – good for a group to share, deep strain library

 

The spectrum here goes from chill to elevated depending on what you reach for, so it’s worth having a quick word with your budtender about who’s coming and how you want the night to go.

 

For the Experienced Friends: High Tolerance

So, for the folks who aren’t exactly looking for a gentle buzz, we’ve got budtender recs for you too:

 

  • FECO / rosin: high potency, fast onset, longer duration than your average edible or pre-roll.
  • 1000mg+ gummies if we’re in an edible mood. We like Hella High and Hella High(er) Gumm-Es from Elevate, and DOSD
  • Jeeter quad-infused pre-rolls
  • And finally, any flower above 28%


If you’re shopping for a more experienced friend and you’re not sure what to grab, just tell your budtender, they’ll ask the right questions!


Not Sure Which Category Your Hang Falls Into?

We can help with that! Come in, tell us about your hang, who’s coming, what the vibe is, whether anyone’s a first-timer, and we’ll point you in the right direction.

Find your nearest Key location and we’ll take it from there!