HYDROCARBON

Hydrocarbon extracts are the most common and popular form of Cannabis concentrates on today’s market. This method of extraction utilizes solvents such as butane and propane to remove the desirable components – cannabinoids and terpenes – from the plant material. These extracts are then purged to ensure the removal of any residual solvent and that nothing but pure Cannabis oil is left over. Hydrocarbon extracts are highly diverse and can exist in a wide variety of consistencies and textures, as well as made from both cured or fresh frozen material – the latter of which is classified as “live resin” when in its final form.

ORIGYN ALIEN BERRY SHATTER Extracted by Sira Naturals | 72.6% THC

TK91 CURED RESIN CARTRIDGE Extracted by The Botanist | 75.1% THC E1 LABS SFV OG SHATTER (EHO) Extracted by Sira Naturals | 72.2% THC

Cured resin cartridges are meant to retain the aroma and flavor of the original flower material and this one represents the best of the TK91 variety. Lemony with a hint of cedarwood and cinnamon spice, this indica-dominant powerhouse tastes amazing and hits hard. Available from The Botanist in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Review & Photo by Dan Vinkovetsky @dannydankoht The classic San Fernando Valley OG strain shines through in this relaxing yet euphoric, sativa-dominant shatter. The shatter doesn’t smell much but the taste is more complex, starting piney and turning more earthy on the exhale. Available from Mayflower Medicinals in Worcester, Massachusetts. Review & Photo by Dan Vinkovetsky @dannydankoht

TANGIE BADDER Extracted by Kind & Co.

LARRY LOVESTEIN LIVE BUDDER Extracted by The Botanist

Packing quite a punch, this shatter made from an indica-dominant hybrid helps treat insomnia and muscle pain with ease. All potent cannabinoids with little terpene content, it’s a nononsense dabbable concentrate that’s super stable with a long shelf life. Available from Pure Oasis in Boston. Review & Photo by Dan Vinkovetsky @dannydankoht

EARLY LEMON BERRY SUGAR WAX (BHO) Extracted by 253 Farmacy | 77.3% THC

Tangie Badder was highly recommended by the manager at Kind & Co Dispensary and won a High 95 Cup Award a few years ago. The sweet citrus smell upon opening the container was an absolute joy. A few slow cold-start hits and I found my anxiety slowly dissipating. The taste lingered like the remnants of hard candy on my tongue. Tangie badder makes a great daytime concentrate that will relax you and give you the comfort needed to do creative work. Available from Kind & Co. in Windham, Maine. Review & Photo by Charles Taggart @kindbud.photos Made from a strain created to honor the late Mac Miller, the hybrid cross of Chem 4 and Larry OG results in the flavorful and inspirational Larry Lovestein live resin. The intense initial citrus smell resembles Lemonhead candies or a lemonade slushy, giving way to the scent of tropical fruits such as perfectly ripe mango. The smooth creamy texture pleases the eye and the palate. The flavor is subtle and fruity with a hint of sweet clover, and the relaxing effect inspires contemplation. Available from The Botanist in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Review & Photo by Dan Vinkovetsky @dannydankoht This Kosher-certified wax tests at a moderate 66% THCA, but is also high in CBG. Early Lemon Berry sugar has more of a dark amber orange look to it, rather than a bright yellow color, but the texture is on point with a glossy juiciness from the terpenes. Its flavor is subtle and earthy, with a hint of bitter orange. Available from Caroline’s Cannabis in Uxbridge, Massachusetts. Review by Bobby Nuggz @Bobbynuggz_official Photo by Bailey Jonson @Badmsbailey

GMO X CHEMDAWG LIVE ROSIN BADDER Extracted by Jasper Extracts

Jasper Extracts is a craft Cannabis caregiver in Central Maine who had some GMO x Chemdawg live rosin badder that knocked my socks off. A nice mix of garlic and diesel aroma filled the studio as I opened the container. Digging the dabber in revealed tiny crystals in an oily amber sauce, glistening under the lights as I took photos and edited them. A few puffs and the old muscles and tightness in my lower back started to relax, and my anxiety level dissipated like the weight of the world being lifted off my shoulders. Available from Jasper Extracts in Maine. Review & Photo by Charles Taggart @kindbud.photos

LAS VEGAS PURPLE KUSH LIVE ROSIN Extracted by Pine Tree Glass Art

This cold cured, full spectrum live rosin made from a cross of Purple Afghani and Hindu Kush comes in simple packaging, but brings complex scents and flavors. Upon first examination, I was struck by the powerful smell of skunk and candy, with an undertone of lavender. A dab delivered significant flavor and a pleasurable aftertaste, leaving you craving more. Available from Pine Tree Glass Art in Maine.

Review by Bobby Nuggz @Bobbynuggz_official Photo by Bailey Jonson @Badmsbailey

PAPAYA CAKE LIVE ROSIN Extracted by High Street Farm Co. | 75.42% THC

The color and consistency of this organic 90u-120u hash are spot-on for a live rosin. The aroma out of the jar is sweet and citrusy, with a heady gassy overtone. Once dabbed, this creamy badder exposes an underlying sweet cookie dough flavor. The high is calming and mellow, but without any couchlock or sleepiness. Available from High Street Farm Co. in Maine. Review by Pete Thompson | Photo by Dan Vinkovetsky @dannydankoht

SOLVENTLESS

GMO ZKITTLEZ BUBBLE HASH Extracted by Happy Valley | 75.42% THC

This ice-water extracted bubble hash coming out of Happy Valley’s state-of-the-art extraction laboratory, made from GMO Zkittlez flower, has a grainy texture that allows you to see the individual glandular trichomes. The 90u bubble hash has a generous allium aroma with an underlying tropical fruit funk. The flavor brings forth a brighter top note, slightly gassy and aromatic. It leaves you with a truly relaxing, almost sedative high. Available from Happy Valley in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Review by Pete Thompson | Photo by Dan Vinkovetsky @dannydankoht

X-TRATES STAR BREATH ROSIN Extracted by Revolutionary Clinics | 81.8% THC

This rosin made from kief (dry sift) is darker in color than I had hoped, but the cake batter texture is quite pleasing and the terps are well preserved. Mixing it around with your dabber as it comes to room temp, strong aromas of kush shine through. StarBreath’s flavor is really nice, with hints of sour and gas. I’d also note that there’s a very hashy flavor, which probably comes from the kief starting material, over ice water hash. This is a great strain to start the day and for me, had an inspiring and motivating effect. Available from Caroline’s Cannabis in Uxbridge, Massachusetts. Review by Bobby Nuggz @Bobbynuggz_official Photo by Bailey Jonson @Badmsbailey

Solventless extraction methods are as old as the tradition of Cannabis consumption itself. The first form of Cannabis concentrate, charas, was hash that was removed from one’s hands after harvesting the plant. Today’s techniques are far more sophisticated, but still utilize very basic principles to create flavorful and potent Cannabis extracts. The two most popular styles of solventless concentrates are the old school bubble hash, which is primarily used as a bowl topper, and hash rosin, which has skyrocketed in popularity over the last year.