Is AAAA+ a Real Cannabis Grade?

AAAA+ is a cannabis label used by some retailers to describe premium AAAA+ craft cannabis, but it is not an official Canadian cannabis grade.

The plus sign generally means the retailer considers that flower a step above its usual AAAA selection. It is a seller-defined distinction, not a regulated certification.

For a full explanation of the base grade, read What Does AAAA Mean on Cannabis?

What Does the Plus Sign Mean?

The plus sign is an informal quality distinction. A retailer may label a product AAAA+ when it believes the batch has stronger aroma, better visual appeal, more trichome coverage, or a more refined cure than its other AAAA cannabis.

There is no official rule that determines when cannabis becomes AAAA+. One retailer’s AAAA+ product may be another retailer’s AAAA product.

Is AAAA+ Better Than AAAA?

AAAA+ is usually marketed as a step above AAAA. However, the difference is subjective because Canadian cannabis companies do not define AAAA or AAAA+ as official quality grades.

Compare the specific product instead, such as Lazer Fuel AAAA+ Craft Weed, by reviewing its listed cannabinoid information, aromas, flavours, product description, package date and price.

Does AAAA+ Mean Higher THC?

No. AAAA+ does not guarantee a higher THC percentage.

Cannabis letter grades generally reflect a retailer’s overall assessment of the flower rather than a fixed THC range. A product labeled AAAA+ can have lower THC than another product labeled AAAA, while still being considered premium for its aroma, appearance, terpene profile, or cure.

How to Shop AAAA+ Cannabis

Treat AAAA+ as a helpful starting point, not a guarantee of quality. Before choosing a product, consider:

• THC and CBD information
• Terpene or aroma details
• The producer or grower
• Package and harvest dates when available
• Product reviews
• Price compared with similar cannabis flower

AAAA+ is a real retail label but it is not an official cannabis grade. The best way to assess a product is to review its individual details rather than relying on the plus sign alone. The linked Pink Gasoline and Lazer Fuel pages are current examples of TWD Shop products using the AAAA+ designation.