CBD concentrates are high-potency hemp extracts that come in four main forms — wax, shatter, crumble, and isolate — separated by texture and refinement level. This guide explains how each form is made, how they differ, and how Steve's Goods produces concentrates in small Louisville, Kentucky batches with full-panel COAs and total-THC testing post-decarboxylation (the method H.R. 5371 introduces).
Key takeaways
- CBD concentrates are hemp extracts refined to 60–99% cannabidiol by weight, far above the concentration in oils or gummies.
- The four main retail forms are wax (soft), shatter (glass-like), crumble (dry), and isolate (99%+ pure CBD crystals or powder).
- Steve's Goods produces concentrates in 10-gram small batches in Louisville, Kentucky; every batch gets a total-THC COA.
- Every batch is total-THC tested post-decarboxylation.
- Shop CBD concentrates and view current COAs at stevesgoods.com/cbd-concentrates/.
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Every batch gets a total-THC COA — see the lab reports.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'concentrate' mean in hemp products?
A concentrate is a hemp extract that has been refined to a much higher cannabinoid percentage than oils or gummies. Where a tincture might be 3–10% CBD by weight, a concentrate is typically 60–99%. Concentration is what separates a 'concentrate' from a 'tincture' or 'edible' even when the source plant is the same.
What are the main forms of CBD concentrate?
The main forms are wax, shatter, crumble, and isolate. Wax has a soft creamy texture. Shatter is a hard glass-like sheet that breaks into pieces. Crumble is dry and crystalline, breaking apart easily. Isolate is the most refined form — 99%+ pure CBD as crystals or fine powder.
Which CBD concentrate form is the strongest?
Isolate is the most refined and the highest CBD percentage by weight (99%+ pure cannabidiol), but it does not carry other cannabinoids or terpenes. Wax, shatter, and crumble are typically 60–85% CBD and retain some of the source plant's terpene profile. 'Strongest' depends on whether you mean cannabidiol purity (isolate wins) or full plant profile (wax/shatter/crumble).
How are CBD concentrates made?
Steve's Goods makes concentrates with hemp extract from Colorado labs we trust, crystallizing or whipping the extract into its final texture in Louisville, Kentucky. Each step is followed by third-party laboratory testing for cannabinoid potency, residual solvents, heavy metals, pesticides, microbials, and total-THC post-decarboxylation. The COA travels with the batch.
Is a 10-gram batch a small batch?
Yes, by hemp industry standards. Many wholesale producers run kilogram or multi-kilogram crystallizations. Steve's Goods makes concentrates in 10-gram batches to keep them fresh and to allow lot traceability — each jar can be tied back to a specific batch and a specific COA.
Are CBD concentrates legal?
Federally, yes — these are hemp-derived products. Federal hemp's plant-level limit is 0.3% THC by dry weight — measured as delta-9 THC through Nov 11, 2026, then as total THC (including THCA) from Nov 12, 2026 under H.R. 5371. P.L. 119-103 §2019 did not clearly defer this plant-level test, so Nov 12, 2026 remains the conservative planning date. H.R. 6500 §2019 (P.L. 119-103, signed September 2, 2026) keeps most of §781's hemp restrictions from applying until December 11, 2026; synthetic cannabinoids remain restricted November 12, 2026. Steve's Goods tests every batch for total THC post-decarboxylation, and COAs are on our Lab Reports page. State law varies; check your state's current status.