All About Hash Rosin: What It Is & Why It’s A Popular Cannabis Concentrate

Compared to traditional hash, which has had a long history of use that dates back centuries, hash rosin is having a meteoric rise in popularity among modern cannabis consumers.

In most cases, the reasons for this growing appeal point back to how hash rosin is made — which leads to a different user experience than the one provided by other forms of cannabis concentrates. In this go-to guide, we’ll explain the basics of hash rosin and why it’s all the rage!

What is Hash Rosin?

Before we dive deeper into the details, let’s talk for a minute about what hash rosin is, how it’s made, and why it’s different than other forms of cannabis concentrates.

Simply put, hash rosin is a solventless concentrate of cannabinoids, which gives cannabis its unique psychoactive properties, and terpenes, which are responsible for the distinct flavor and aroma profiles of each strain and plant. Its final form is a waxy, sticky consistency that is typically consumed through dabs or infused into products.

How Is Hash Rosin Made?

Concentrates are made by separating or “extracting” trichome heads that contain cannabinoids and terpenes from the rest of the plant, including its stalks and leaves. There are two core ways to do this: solvent and solventless extraction.

Solvent-based extraction will use a solvent such as butane or carbon dioxide to chemically separate the trichome heads from everything else. Solventless extraction uses mechanical rather than chemical processes for separation, which is how hash rosin is made.

The three-step process to produce hash rosin begins with an ice water wash, which knocks off the plant’s trichomes and causes them to fall away from their stalks. These trichomes are then sifted out and dried into a bubble hash or sand-like consistency that is packed tightly together, and then machine-pressed with just the right amount of heat. This creates the sticky, waxy substance we know as hash rosin.

Hash Rosin vs. Live Hash Rosin

Concentrates can be made from cannabis plant material that has been dried and cured, or from cannabis plant material that has been harvested and flash-frozen. Flash-freezing plant material allows the plant to retain more of its terpenes and cannabinoids. Products from cured cannabis are referred to as hash rosin while those made from fresh-frozen cannabis are called live hash rosin.

Why Is Hash Rosin Different?

Unlike many concentrates, which rely on solvents to extract the cannabinoids and terpenes, hash rosin is made using only water, heat, and pressure to perform the same extraction. Because hash rosin doesn’t introduce any outside chemicals or materials during the extraction process, it’s considered to be a highly pure, full-spectrum extract; that is, it preserves more of the full cannabinoid and terpene contents of the raw cannabis plant from which it came.

What that means for you is a high-potency, high-terpene product that not only kicks in fast but has meaningful staying power. Many people also feel that hash rosin products have cleaner flavor profiles and offer a more full-body, well-rounded high than other forms of cannabis.

Potential Benefits of Consuming Hash Rosin

As mentioned above, there are a few reasons why hash rosin has become all the rage lately, further explained here:

Purity

Hash rosin is made through a unique process that removes any unnecessary plant matter while keeping all the valuable cannabinoids and terpenes — essentially “squeezing out” the good stuff and leaving the rest behind. The result is a highly concentrated, ultra-pure product.

Potency

On average, concentrates are much more potent than flower. So while buds typically test anywhere from 15% to 30% THC, the same strain concentrated into hash rosin could range from 50% to 90% THC. While not suggested for novice consumers, those who have built up a tolerance or just want a stronger experience often prefer these higher levels of potency.

Onset & Effects Time

Due to this higher potency, concentrates have a more intense high than flower or other consumption methods. Be mindful that the effects of hash rosin are felt more immediately and last longer — usually several hours.

Enhanced Flavor & Aroma

Hash rosin takes the same range of terpenes and cannabinoids that are present in the original flower, but concentrates them even further — resulting in enhanced flavor and aroma profiles compared to other consumption methods.

Ways to Consume Hash Rosin

There are a few different ways that hash rosin can be consumed, and we’ve got all the dab accessories you may need to do so here at The Pass!

Dabbing

The most well-known technique for consuming concentrates involves vaporizing the concentrate on a heated surface, usually a nail made of quartz. The nail is heated using a torch, and then a dab tool or “dabber” is used to place a small amount of concentrate onto the heated nail once it has cooled to a comfortable temperature. The concentrate instantly vaporizes and is then inhaled through a dab rig.

There are now also electronic versions of the traditional dab rig, referred to as “eRigs.” These devices are more portable and will automatically heat up to your desired temperature without using a torch or waiting for the nail to cool down.

Vaping

Vaping is an incredibly popular consumption method due to its quick onset, potency, and discreetness. Vape pens can be made using hash rosin, and come in a variety of forms including disposable options and 510 threads.

Topping a Joint or Bowl

To enhance your average flower experience, you can add a sprinkle of hash rosin on top of a bowl or around the inside or outside of a joint. This is a popular method known as “twaxing.” The flower acts as a base, while the hash rosin will increase the potency and flavor of the overall experience.

Dab Devices & Nectar Collectors

Dab straws or nectar collectors are portable devices designed explicitly for efficiently dabbing concentrates such as hash rosin. Some accessories consist of a glass or silicone straw with a heated tip, allowing users to dab directly onto the heated surface and inhale.

Edibles

Hash rosin oil can also be used to make edibles such as baked goods, gummies, infused drinks, and more.

Hash Rosin Products Available At The Pass

We’ve got a wide array of cannabis concentrate products and brands available at The Pass, including various options when it comes to hash rosin.

Hash Rosin

Dabbable concentrates made from cured cannabis.

Live Hash Rosin

Dabbable concentrates made from fresh-frozen cannabis.

Hash Rosin Vaporizers

Vapes including 510 cartridges and disposables filled with hash rosin or live hash rosin oil.

Hash Rosin Edibles

Consumable food items made with hash rosin or live hash rosin.

Long-standing fans of hash rosin are used to enjoying it smoked. But more recently, hash rosin has found its way into edibles, most notably gummies. We are excited to now have a variety of strain-specific live hash rosin gummies available on our menu at The Pass!

Described as “tasty” and “powerful,” these gummies are earning praise for the “better buzz” and “different experience” they offer. Our MIPs (Marijuana Infused Products) team is also excited about this new offering as it provides a whole new way to feature Pass strains of flower and to use the terpenes as a part of the flavor profile.

Pre-Order Hash Rosin From The Pass

If you’re curious about trying hash rosin, or already familiar but looking for new strains or brands to try, come see us at The Pass! Got more questions about concentrates? Reach out to one of our experts!

We have a wide variety of hash rosin products available for pre-order and convenient in-store pickup at our Berkshire recreational dispensary location. To schedule a pickup time, simply choose the “Shop Now” option on our website, navigate to our Concentrates category, and add a few favorites to your cart. You can filter by concentrate type, brand, potency, effects, and more. Don’t forget to check out our specials while you’re at it, which includes Solventless Sunday, our weekly deal on all hash rosin products!