Dive into cannabis Concentrates
Cannabis concentrates are highly potent products that isolate cannabinoids and terpenes, delivering elevated effects and rich flavors. These products are created using various extraction methods, either with or without solvents. Here’s an authoritative breakdown of the key methods and product types:
Solventless Extraction
Solventless concentrates are made without the use of chemicals, relying on physical methods such as heat, pressure, or ice water to separate cannabinoids and terpenes. These products are prized for their purity and flavor preservation.
Bubble Hash (Ice Water Hash):
This process involves soaking cannabis in ice water to freeze the resinous trichomes, making them brittle enough to break off with gentle agitation. The mixture is filtered through fine screens or bubble bags with varying micron sizes to isolate trichomes. The result is a pure, powder-like hash, categorized by micron sizes (e.g., 90u-120u). Bubble hash is celebrated for its ability to preserve the plant’s natural aroma and flavor.Rosin:
Rosin is produced by pressing cannabis flower, kief, dry sift, or bubble hash between heated plates (120°F to 220°F). The combination of high pressure and controlled heat extracts a concentrate rich in cannabinoids and terpenes.Live Rosin or Hash Rosin: Made from fresh frozen plant resin or bubble hash, live rosin retains maximum terpenes and can reach THC levels up to 90%. It is one of the purest and most flavorful forms of cannabis concentrates.
Solvent-Based Extraction
Solvent-based extraction methods use chemicals such as butane, propane, or ethanol to extract cannabinoids and terpenes. These methods are efficient but require precise techniques to ensure all residual solvents are removed for safety.
Hydrocarbon Extraction (BHO):
Butane or propane is used to extract cannabinoids and terpenes from cannabis, resulting in a range of textures and consistencies:Shatter: A translucent, glass-like concentrate with a golden color.
Wax: Softer in texture and categorized by its form, including badder, sugar, and crumble.
Hydrocarbon extraction allows for a full spectrum of cannabinoids and terpenes, offering robust effects and flavors.
Ethanol Extraction:
Ethanol is used to strip cannabinoids and terpenes from the plant material, yielding concentrates that can be further refined into distillates or other products. This method is efficient and safe when performed properly.
"Live" vs. "Cured" Concentrates
The terms live and cured refer to the starting material used for extraction and play a significant role in the flavor, aroma, and potency of the final product.
Live Concentrates:
Created from freshly harvested, flash-frozen cannabis that remains frozen throughout the extraction process. This technique preserves terpenes, flavonoids, and cannabinoids at their peak, resulting in concentrates like live resin and live badder. These products offer vibrant flavors and full-spectrum effects.Cured Concentrates:
Made from dried and cured cannabis flower. While cured products may have a slightly reduced terpene profile compared to live concentrates, they still deliver high potency and a rich cannabis experience. Popular cured products include resin, badder, and sauce.
Why Cannabis Concentrates?
Cannabis concentrates cater to consumers seeking a potent and flavorful experience. Whether you prefer solventless options like rosin for their purity or solvent-based products like live resin for their bold terpene profiles, there’s a concentrate to match your needs. Beach Boys Cannabis Co. curates a premium selection of concentrates, ensuring every product meets the highest standards for potency, flavor, and quality.
