Top shelf.
Mids.
Quads.
AAAA.
AAA.
AA.
Premium.
Exotic.
The important thing to know is that these terms do not come from one universal Canadian grading authority.
They are retail and culture language.
They can still be useful when you understand what they are trying to describe.
Top Shelf
Top shelf generally means premium positioning.
A person using the phrase may be reacting to:
appearance;
aroma;
trim;
genetics;
cure;
freshness;
rarity;
price;
overall presentation.
Because the term is broad, it is better treated as a signal than a technical grade.
Mids
Mids means someone considers the flower middle-of-the-road.
The reason can vary.
Maybe the aroma is mild.
Maybe the presentation is average.
Maybe the product sits in the middle of a value comparison.
Because the term is subjective, ask what characteristic the person actually means.
Quads / AAAA
Quads is common Canadian slang for AAAA.
It generally signals premium positioning.
It is not a government grade with one required THC range, bud size or terpene level.
Different sellers can use the label differently.
AAA and AAA+
AAA is familiar cannabis retail shorthand.
AAA+ suggests something positioned slightly above a normal AAA label.
At Mohawk Medicine, AAA+ Weed is its own flower collection.
AAA+ Weed at Mohawk Medicine
Use that page for the current AAA+ collection.
Use this resource for the language.
AA
AA is another familiar grade shorthand.
At Mohawk Medicine, AA Weed is its own flower collection.
AA Weed at Mohawk Medicine
The tier helps organize the browse.
It does not tell the full product story.
Premium and Exotic
Premium is broad quality-positioning language.
Exotic can suggest unusual genetics, distinctive aroma, rarity or high-end presentation.
Neither is an official government grade.
At Mohawk Medicine, Premium Weed and Exotic Weed are separate flower collections.
Why the Words Still Work
They are fast.
A shopper can say:
“I am comparing AA and AAA+.”
or:
“I want to understand the higher-tier collections.”
and immediately narrow the conversation.
The shortcut becomes a problem only when the nickname replaces the actual product information.
THC Is Not the Grade
Higher THC does not automatically equal a higher grade.
THC is one important measurement.
Quality language often includes things THC does not directly measure:
aroma;
trim;
cure;
freshness;
structure;
trichome appearance.
Keep the number and the grade language separate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are quads?
Quads is common Canadian slang for AAAA, usually implying premium positioning.
What does mids mean?
Mids is informal language for cannabis someone considers average or middle-tier.
Is top shelf the same as Exotic Weed?
Not necessarily. They can overlap in premium positioning, but the terms are not identical.
Does AAAA require a certain THC percentage?
No universal rule ties AAAA to one THC percentage.
Are Mohawk Medicine's Weed-tier names changing?
No. Exotic Weed, Premium Weed, AAA+ Weed, AA Weed and Budget Weed remain the established flower collections.