CBD concentrates are the most potent format of hemp-derived CBD you can buy — typically 70% to 99% CBD by weight, compared to tinctures and gummies that measure CBD in milligrams per serving. People reach for concentrates when they want faster onset, tighter control over dose, and the strain-specific terpene character that lighter formats tend to lose. If you already have a dab rig, an e-nail, or a portable concentrate vaporizer, this is the category built for you. If you're new, the section below explains what each format is and how to get started without over-doing it.

Steve's Goods has been making hemp concentrates since 2016. Every batch on this page is made in small 10-gram runs at our licensed facility in Louisville, Kentucky, using hemp grown under the 2018 Farm Bill (under 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight). Small batches are how we keep the terpenes intact and the product fresh on arrival — not sitting in a warehouse for a year.

Our Concentrates — Kentucky Hemp, Small Batches, Third-Party Tested

We source our hemp from farms we know, run extractions in-house, and winterize every batch to pull out plant waxes and fats. No additives, no synthetic terpenes, no filler. Every 10-gram batch goes out to an independent, third-party lab for full-panel testing — potency, residual solvents, pesticides, heavy metals, microbials — and ships with its Certificate of Analysis on request or by QR code on the package.

Our CBD concentrates have taken hardware at the 710 Showdown in 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023, and at the THC Classic in 2019 and 2022. Our Blueberry OG CBD Crumble was voted the #1 CBD concentrate in Colorado by The Rooster Magazine. We mention the awards because the judges are concentrate specialists — when craft dabbers pick your product over a hundred others, it's a real signal.

Types of CBD Concentrates

Concentrates come in several physical textures depending on how the extract is processed, purged, and set. The cannabinoid content is similar across types — the difference is mostly texture, terpene retention, and what's easier to handle on a dab tool. Here's what's on the shelf:

CBD Wax

CBD wax is the soft, opaque format — think candle wax or thick lip balm. It's produced by whipping or agitating the extract during the purge, which traps air and gives it the waxy consistency. CBD wax typically lands at 70%–90% CBD by weight and retains the full terpene profile of the strain it came from. It's the easiest format to scoop with a dab tool and the format most new concentrate users gravitate toward. Our wax comes in Blueberry OG, Pineapple Express, Girl Scout Cookies, StrawNana, and OG Hemp (unflavored). Use it on a dab rig, an e-nail, or a portable wax pen like the Evri.

CBD Shatter

CBD shatter is the glass-like format — hard, brittle, often translucent, and it literally shatters when you break a piece off. It's made by letting the extract set in a thin, flat sheet instead of whipping it. Shatter tends to be slightly more refined than wax and can hit higher CBD concentrations (80%–95% by weight in our batches). It's the format craft dabbers tend to prefer for flavor clarity. Our shatter lineup: Pineapple Express, Blueberry OG, StrawNana, Girl Scout Cookies, and Watermelon OG. Use on a quartz banger at 350°F–450°F — lower temps preserve the terpene profile.

CBD Isolate

CBD isolate is the purest form — a white crystalline powder or pressed slab that's 99%+ CBD by weight, with no other cannabinoids, no terpenes, no detectable THC. It's flavorless and odorless, which makes it the versatile option: you can dab it, dissolve it into a carrier oil to make your own tincture, mix it into food or drinks, or blend it into topicals. Isolate is the format to pick if you're subject to drug testing or you simply want CBD without any other compounds. We sell it in powder, slab, and crystal forms.

How to Use CBD Concentrates

If you already dab cannabis concentrates, you already know how to use these — the rig setup is identical, just with hemp CBD instead of THC-dominant extract. For anyone new, here's the short version:

• Dab rig — Heat your quartz banger to 350°F–450°F with a torch, let it cool for 30–60 seconds, drop a grain-of-rice-sized piece of wax or shatter on the banger with a dab tool, cover with a carb cap, and inhale slowly. Lower temps taste better and preserve the terpenes; higher temps hit harder but burn off flavor.
• E-nail — Same motion as a rig, but the banger stays at your set temperature so you don't have to torch. We recommend 480°F–520°F for e-nail setups with CBD concentrates.
• Portable wax pen — The easiest entry point. Load a small amount into the atomizer, hit the button, inhale. We've had good results with the Evri Pen and similar ceramic-coil portables.
• Adding to flower — Small amounts of wax or shatter can be added to the top of a flower bowl or rolled into a joint. Start with a match-head-sized piece.
• Dissolving isolate — CBD isolate dissolves in fats and oils, not water. Warm your carrier oil (MCT, olive, coconut) and stir isolate in until clear. One gram in one ounce of MCT gets you a 33 mg/mL tincture.

Start with a smaller dose than you think you need. A typical CBD concentrate dab is 25–50 mg of CBD — that's roughly ten times the dose of a standard gummy. Wait 10–15 minutes before re-dosing. Onset with concentrates is faster than with edibles (vaporized cannabinoids reach the bloodstream in 1–3 minutes) but the effects are felt for a shorter window, typically 1–3 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are CBD concentrates legal?

Yes, at the federal level. Under the 2018 Farm Bill, hemp-derived CBD concentrates containing less than 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight are federally legal in the United States. State laws vary — a small number of states restrict hemp concentrates specifically, and a handful have passed stricter 2025 rules. Verify your state before ordering.

How much CBD concentrate should I use?

Start with 10–25 mg of CBD — a piece about the size of a grain of rice. Wait 10–15 minutes, then decide if you want more. Because concentrates are potent by weight, a quarter-gram dab can exceed 200 mg CBD, which is far more than most people need. Low and slow is the right approach, especially the first time.

What's the difference between CBD wax and CBD isolate?

Wax is a full-spectrum concentrate — it retains hemp's full range of cannabinoids (CBD, CBG, CBC, trace delta-9 under 0.3%) and the strain's natural terpenes. Isolate is pure CBD, 99%+ by weight, with no other cannabinoids or terpenes. Wax has flavor and a wider cannabinoid profile; isolate is flavorless and THC-free. Pick wax if you want the full hemp profile; pick isolate if you want CBD only or if drug testing is a concern.

Will CBD concentrates get you high?

No. CBD is non-psychoactive — it doesn't produce the intoxicating effect associated with delta-9 THC. Full-spectrum CBD concentrates do contain trace THC (under 0.3% by dry weight, per federal law), but the amount is far too low to produce intoxication. If you want to avoid THC entirely, choose a CBD isolate product.

Will CBD concentrates show up on a drug test?

Full-spectrum CBD products — including most wax and shatter — contain trace delta-9 THC. Regular or heavy use may result in a positive drug test depending on the test's sensitivity. If that's a concern, choose CBD isolate, which contains no detectable THC.

Explore the Lineup

The full collection is below — wax, shatter, isolate, crumble, and terp sauce, in a rotating set of terpene profiles. Every product ships with a batch-matched Certificate of Analysis from an independent third-party lab. If you're not sure where to start, the Blueberry OG wax is the one most first-time concentrate users come back for. Shop by format, shop by flavor, or message us and we'll point you at the right batch for your setup.