Beyond Buds by Ed Rosenthal Book Review

Beyond Buds: The Guru of Ganja’s Guide to Cannabis Concentrates

Marijuana concentrates are more popular now than ever. And their acceptance is at an all-time high. In fact concentrates are the only marijuana application permitted under New York’s latest medical marijuana law. What was once considered trash—left over trim from manicuring buds—is now being concentrated into a prized stash of BHO, shatter, wax or budder. These exotic new extracts are so pure that they can contain upwards of 90 percent THC—instantly delivering relief to patients or knocking newbies right on their asses. And they’re the focus of a new book by living legend Ed Rosenthal, the Guru of Ganja and well-informed, weed-journalist David Downs.

Beyond Buds: Marijuana Extracts—Hash, Vaping, Dabbing, Edibles and Medicines explores the emerging world of cannabis concentrates. It’s not only an information-packed update to Rosenthal’s popular hash opus, Marijuana Gold—Trash to Stash, it’s an indispensable manual for creating and consuming cannabis concentrates. Included are gobs of full-color, drool-inducing photos of incredible slabs and dabs, plus in-depth reviews of some of the world’s best vaporizers and glass.

How’d Downs and Rosenthal gather all this insider information about everything from bleeding-edge extraction techniques to the top tools of the trade? “We traveled the state taking notes and photos and talked to technicians across the country to understand how modern extraction works, from ice water hash, to dry ice, to solvent, and CO2 supercritical extraction,” Downs writes in a recent Legalization Nation column. Damn. Now that must have been one hell of a road trip, right?

Want to make your own cannabis concentrates and save a ton of cash? The authors throw in detailed directions on making shit like kief, tinctures, topicals, edibles and myriad other extracts all from your trash—marijuana leaves, trim and teensy bud bits.

Whether you want to make your own concentrates without blowing up, learn how to consume them safely or just want an idea of what to look for when you’re purchasing ‘em, Beyond Buds is an essential guide for the newcomer and connoisseur alike.

Are you ready to go Beyond Buds, man?

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Mike Owens says:

October 11, 2014 at 12:05 am

I'm really looking forward to getting a copy of this book. Ed Rosenthal is a wealth of knowledge, and a true treasure to the cannabis community. Ed's books are always at the top of the mark for content, layout and overall quality.
Megan Johnson says:

October 11, 2014 at 8:04 am

I can't wait to check this book out! I love Ed Rosenthal.
Jason Mourning says:

October 11, 2014 at 11:57 am

I'd really love to win this signed book, it's just all the info I need to make optimal use of all my future trimmings!
Lex says:

October 11, 2014 at 1:09 pm

I can't wait to get my hands on a copy!
James Hall says:

October 11, 2014 at 1:42 pm

I work in Colorado's marijuana industry, and we're just about to start making concentrates! I would love a copy of Rosenthal's new book for reference!
&y says:

October 11, 2014 at 2:16 pm

I love his work, so on point.
Zarha says:

October 11, 2014 at 3:53 pm

What a great give away I cant wait to check it out and learn something new.
esped says:

October 12, 2014 at 5:44 pm

From one Ed to another. Looking forward to reading this book.
Jaime says:

October 13, 2014 at 8:05 am

I cannot wait to get my husband on that book! Ed is the Best! I am so ready to absorb that Wisdom into my brain!
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Gina Wright says:

October 13, 2014 at 12:21 pm

Cant wait to get my hands on a copie of this. I want!!