The very beginnings (not counting seed and soil of course) of the Refine x FireBrothers concentrate entry for the 2012 Seattle High Times Cup.

These two varietals, chosen from a harvest at the beginning of this year, were nitrogen-sealed (nearly equivalent to complete homeostasis) and now frozen. This material will be concentrated and purged of N-Butane hours before entry. For this cup Refine is working on a small-batch ‘artisan’ run consisting of powerful CBD material, which will undergo a proprietary preparation, and blended with this year’s DOPE Cup winner for highest THC (21%) White Dawg.

Refine and Seattle’s Best will be available for a meet and greet, and also to discuss the development butane testing in Washington alongside Northwest Botanical Analysis.

1. Leisure & PaKoH – 15/10 Arm Blasted Venetian # 1          2,000$



I’ve always been a fan of Leisure’s ad nauseum approach to diffusers (click here to get a close up of that chunky downstem, absurd detail) and design-forward pieces. This ‘Venetian’ shape is dope, and to see it with PaKoh’s gorgeously out of character additions, all frosted (again, check the down stem) make it the ultimate table top rig for anyone looking to ball out on the 2,000$ price tag. 

2. Hitman Sidecar-Brilliance Perc                                  400$


I was non-plussed when I tried the Hitman Sidecar-4 hole perc in San Francisco this year, but the brilliance perc looks more thought out and befitting of Hitman’s popularity. I’ve grown fond of the sidecar’s funky profile as well. The onboard dab bowl/oil dish (bottom left) is a dope addition, although a bit novel in the end. 

Slightly disappointed in the lack of a belly button domeless kit, it’s what converted me to the brand in the first place. 

3. Pyrology-The Stew Concentrate Tube          600$

There’s not much I know about Pyrology glass, outside of some affiliation with Illadelph, and a vague website. Pieces and initial videos looked promising, but have yet to hear reviews. I’m always on the look out for a good concentrate tube (The Stew is 15″). Having one compact rig in the quiver is good, but I’d pull tubes all day. I love the shape of the The Stew, and you can see where the name comes from-an oil drum style perc in the first chamber, restricted by a slitted disc. The side screw to empty the water chamber is a cool touch, and good to see folks pushing it. Would love to hear some feed back on the functionality of this piece.

4. Dirty Rico-Mini Vapor Bubbler                            175$

Most folks are looking to get in for under 200$, this is a great answer to that. Dirty Rico is a PNW local, so you may want to look for one of his compact bubblers at a Piece of Mind location first.. Might even get out with rig and torch for 200$ if you do it right. 

Seattle’s Best Cannabis & Concentrates in-house concentrate specialist Refine has been spearheading an effort alongside WA state’s independent laboratory Northwest Botanical Analysis to develop a standard of testing for butane and any commercial additives that may be present.

This test can even be tried against specific brands of commercial butane the processor may have used, to test not only for butane, but also its unique make up of other chemicals.

We will be working through the next couple weeks to test the results against multiple variables-such as purging surface used, temperatures, starting material, etc. to try and produce a test that can guarantee a safe pass/fail system for Washington State patients.

The strong and immediate relief offered through concentrated medicine that can be combusted and inhaled (translation: smoking) is an extremely powerful tool for patients previously dependent on opiates or other pill-form medication. We hope to lead the charge in an even safer, and more effective way of relief.

We’ll keep you updated, happy dabbing.

Seattle’s Best Cannabis & Concentrates

Best, Jack

Also a great move towards a standardized review format for concentrate cartridges. Enjoy the read, I hope to post more from this patient soon!

Best, SBCC

Review of Seattle’s Best C&C Omicron Cartridges

Seattle’s Best Cannabis & Concentrates

Name- “Growers Choice x3 Indica”

Indica Dominant

Melting Point- N/A

Test Method- 1g Pre-loaded Omicron Cartridge, Fully Charged Omicron Battery, Cone, Cartridge. (Test method used- Once primed, 10- Individual 7 second button push until-flashing, utilizing the “Sherlock” sip-puff method. Testing was done as first session of the day, for comparison against other varieties of concentrate.)

The Effects- 1.5 / 2

In my personal testing, I found the “Grower’s Choice” uplift is not the “hit –you-behind-the-eyes” or “couch-locker” sensation, that I find typical, (and usually most enjoyable) about most Indica strains I have sampled, however “GC” delivers a delightful, more cerebral, calming, slightly spacey, mellow sensation, which is not heavy at all, and to be honest, has been great for times where I need to be fully able to be productive, and still require relief.

For me the effects begin subtle at first, and then gently my head begins to slip nicely into a general feeling of well-being, tranquility, with a peaceful quieted mind, while still allowing for motivation to go about completing my tasks.

I have also found that “Growers Choice” is a nice companion to creative activities such as writing (reviews of concentrates, for example ), music , arts, or just plain good ol’ chillin’ on the couch.

The Flavor- 1/1

Very smooth, all the way through the cart. Inhale and exhale definitely smells/tastes a little skunky (which I really enjoyed, the taste is very nice, you can tell the quality of the grower, and the concentrate extraction method of the mix) on exhale, sweet notes of chocolate, leather, dark coffee have been detected. Bottom line is “GC” is tasty, pure, and enjoyable.

Consistency- 1/1
This extract was great in the Omicron. No clogs, once primed, worked every time.

The Verdict- “Growers Choice: x3 Indica”
In my personal testing, I found the “Grower’s Choice” to be a nice “day-time” or “active time” solution for medicating
needs. A great option for those who need to have medication relief, while still maintaining their edge.

Dab Rating: 3.5 / 4