
Jean Guy
A review of Jean Guy by 7Acres
Strain | Balanced hybrid |
Genetics | Phenotype of White Widow |
THC | 19.01% |
Terpene profile | 2 – 4 % |
Dominant terpenes | Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Terpinolene |
Brand | 7Acres |
Licensed producer | The Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. |
Character Co. – Winnipeg Cannabis Dispensary


Character Co. – Winnipeg Cannabis Dispensary
Character Co. – Winnipeg Cannabis Dispensary
The Official Description
THOUGHTFULLY-SELECTED
Jean Guy is 7ACRES’ tribute to the Quebec-born legendary strain made famous by the Montreal Compassion Club. Jean Guy is a balanced hybrid with a pungent citrusy and woody aroma. Jean Guy has earned a reputation as a top-shelf strain among Canadian cannabis enthusiasts. Jean Guy is a Canadian connoisseur strain with a unique history, and aroma of citrus and wood.
– 7ACRES
Leafly Description
Jean Guy is said to be a phenotype of White Widow, and is a hybrid from Canada with intensely cerebral effects and a sour citrus smell. Hints of lemon and pine come through in Jean Guy’s flavour, providing a gentle launch into jolting sativa effects. Its energizing and uplifting qualities makes Jean Guy a perfect strain to start the day with, although scattered and distracting thoughts may interfere with productivity.



Character Co. – Winnipeg Cannabis Dispensary
Character Co. – Winnipeg Cannabis Dispensary
Character Co. – Winnipeg Cannabis Dispensary
First Impressions
I have been super excited to try this strain. Reading the reviews on Reddit and Leafly made this one a must-try.
Expect your basic black plastic container, with it being a little too large for 3.5 g of flower. Not ideal as the constant movement during shipping will create more shake than when it was initially packaged. The package date for this batch of Jean Guy was March 9, 2021, and it’s being reviewed January 7th, 2022.
The first thing you can’t help but notice when you open the seal is the fantastic smell. The terps are definitely working overtime on this one as the citrus smell comes shining through. It’s almost like someone put lemon zest in the container. There’s also a subtle wood or earth aroma, but it’s hard to pinpoint as the citrus overpowers everything.
The buds themselves were small popcorn sized nugs except for the one big one. The moisture content was just OK. A humidity pouch was not included, which made me wonder if that’s not a missed opportunity by 7ACRES. The flower wasn’t so dry that it turned to powder, but it was dry enough that you couldn’t squeeze a nug without it breaking apart either. Only the big nug had a small stem, but otherwise everything in the container could be smoked (no seeds, no leaves, not extra stems). I found the colour to be underwhelming, with not much to it. Apparently that’s pretty standard for this cultivar. Jean Guy is usually pale green with pale orange pistils and a lot of trichomes that makes the already light colour seem even more pale. Almost gold, or like it had been decarboxylated.
If the smell impressed, the look did not, but luckily we all know it’s the smell that matters most.



Character Co. – Winnipeg Cannabis Dispensary
Character Co. – Winnipeg Cannabis Dispensary
Character Co. – Winnipeg Cannabis Dispensary
The Experience
As usual, I smoked a joint for this review, using Pure Hemp Unbleached rolling papers.
The buds shredded nicely in the grinder, creating a perfect consistency for rolling. Once shredded, the orange pistils were much more apparent. The flavour was pleasant, very similar to its aroma. Unlike the aroma however, the flavour of pine was much easier to pick up. It also left a bit of an earthy aftertaste. I found the smoke to be smooth even though its a nine month old product.
Considering the lower THC levels, Jean Guy hit surprisingly hard. The high came on very aggressive and was definitely cerebral. For myself, the energizing and uplifting effects only lasted while smoking the joint. Once the joint was finished, the cerebral high took over with a lot of random thoughts about nothing in particular. My head felt heavy and my thoughts unfocused. I was definitely very high, but in an unproductive way. Similar to the way I usually feel after smoking a strong indica. I searched Jean Guy on Google to see if others had a similar experience, and it was noted on Wikileaf that this strain can induce scatter brained thoughts and musings if consumed beyond moderation. I guess that explains what happens to me, as I did finish the whole joint and definitely experienced the intense effects that interfered with any sort of productivity. All I wanted to do was take a nap if I’m being honest.
The only way to be sure about this strain was to smoke another joint at a later time. After work, I decided to try and put together some IKEA furniture. For this test, I rolled a smaller Jean Guy joint and got to work. The high hit just as aggressively as the first test, but this time I was more focused on the task at hand. The concept of time disappeared, and I happily followed instructions and got it done. I felt so focused and energized that I ended up moving on to another task even though it was approaching 10pm and I had already worked a 9 hour shift. I suppose the trick for this strain is to already be moving around, because the high is strong no matter what time of day. If you’re stationary, it’ll feel like an additional sedative, but if you’re moving, it’s the motivation to keep you going.
The flower itself burned perfect both times. No runs in the joint at all. Burned smooth and did not require a re-light.



Character Co. – Winnipeg Cannabis Dispensary
Character Co. – Winnipeg Cannabis Dispensary
Character Co. – Winnipeg Cannabis Dispensary
Final Thoughts
I really liked this strain. It tasted so good, and burned so well that it was actually a pleasure to smoke regardless of the effects.
But of course the effects are important. I enjoyed both the couch-locked experience from the first test and the energizing effects from the second, I just wish I had known beforehand and saved the little joint for the daytime and the big joint for the night time. Regardless of it’s conflicting results, I really like that it’s versatile. Just a little pinner for a pick-me up during the day, or a larger joint for the night-time treat.
7ACRES is in my opinion a very dependable brand. Their version of Jean Guy is consistent and tasty, even if a little on the pricy side. At an average of $40 an eighth, it’s not the most expensive but it’s far from the cheapest. You’re paying for the dependability, though they could go the extra mile and include moisture packs of some sort in those large containers. Would I buy Jean Guy again? Yes, if I saw it on sale. It could very well be my go-to strain if just a little bit more affordable. Luckily, Jean Guy is currently on sale at Character Co. for $34 an eighth while supplies last.
Interesting in trying it out for yourself while it’s on sale? Find it here.
Already tried it? Leave a comment below, we’d love to hear about your experience with this Canadian Classic.