A Complete Guide: Rosin Vs. Hash

Keeping up with cannabis concentrates can feel like a lot.

Rosin, hash, live resin—what’s the difference? How does one stack up against the other? And does it even matter which one you pick?

Connoisseurs who’ve been around the block might be familiar with the array of concentrates in the modern day. But for people like you and me, a crash course is extremely helpful.

You asked, we answered. We’re breaking it down simply—what rosin and hash are, how they’re made, and why you might want to try one over the other. We’ll also toss in a few recommendations from Binoid if wanting to test the waters.

This is one of the oldest cannabis concentrates known to man. It’s legendary in the weed world, and not just because of its rich history.

Hash (or hashish) is made by collecting and compressing the trichomes from the cannabis plant (the tiny crystal-like structures on nugs). Fun fact: trichomes contain most of the plant’s cannabinoids and terpenes. Hash is much stronger than cannabis flower alone, ranging from 20-60% THC levels. 

Some traditional hash-making methods include dry-sifting or using ice water to isolate the trichomes. From there, it’s pressed into a solid “concentrate” form. Hash is dark green or brown in color, and in some cases can appear jet black (like with Moroccan Black Hash or Afghan Black Hash).

It might surprise you that rosin is pretty new to the weed scene.

Unlike hash, the first recorded commercial product of rosin was produced in 2015 by Phil “Soilgrown” Salazar.

Another fun fact: he made it by accident while trying to improve the low-quality hash. All he used? A hair straightener and some parchment paper to apply heat and pressure to cannabis flower.

Nowadays (as if 2015 wasn’t that long ago), it’s also made with hash and kief to squeeze out their oils—resulting in a robust, solvent-free concentrate.

That’s right—no chemicals needed, just pressure and heat. Its color often ranges from golden amber to deep forest green.

Hash and rosin are both incredible concentrates each offering their own unique experience that’ll please even the toughest canna critics.

While both capture the plant’s good stuff, here’s what sets them apart:

Production Method: Hash is about collecting and pressing trichomes, while rosin is about extracting oils through heat and pressure.

Consistency: Hash is typically solid and can be crumbly, while rosin is usually sappy or waxy.

Potency: Rosin often has higher THC content since it’s a more refined product.

Tradition vs. Technology: Hash is ancient and traditional, rosin is modern and tech-driven (beyond the hair straightener).

In short, rosin is prized for being a clean, solventless concentrate, while hash carries the weight of tradition and can be made with or without solvents, depending on the method.

Wondering where to try these concentrates? We’ve gathered some of our top picks that ship nationwide. Fair warning, they’re quite strong. 

Binoid finally launched their 1 Gram THCA Disposable – Hash Rosin – Blazed disposable in a quick and easy 1-gram hash rosin form. The wait was long, but trust me—it lives up to the hype.

This disposable combines the best of both concentrate worlds: rosin terpenes crafted from hash paired with premium 99% THCA distillate.

Each vape is expertly designed to produce massive clouds without any annoying clogging or leaking. Choose from the four available strains, and take 25% off your order at Binoid with code HERB25.

This is a fan-favorite at Binoid for its 2-gram size and wicked potency.

The 2 Gram THCA Disposable Vape – Live Rosin is available in 6 unique strains and contains premium 99% THCA distillate alongside live rosin cannabis terpenes.

With two grams per device, that’s double the average of oil in most weed disposables on the market. Get yours now for 25% off with code HERB25 at checkout.

These were some of the first THCA dabs to hit the market, and they’ve remained special amongst dabbers nationwide.

Binoid’s THCA Live Rosin Diamond Wax Dabs use premium 99% THCA distillate along with live rosin cannabis terpenes across three Indica, Sativa, and Hybrid strains.

These dabs are extremely potent (a little goes a long day). And their delicious terpene flavors are a true treat for connoisseurs seeking quality from all angles.

Get them now for 25% off with code HERB25 at checkout.

For more products and information about Binoid, visit their website at binoidcbd.com.