Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fresh Coast Extracts hiring right now?
Yes! We are always looking for quality people to join the Fresh Coast team and have a variety of open roles. Please submit your resume to opportunities@42-deg.com.
What battery would you recommend would be the best fit for your Live Resin Cartridges?
We recommend starting a 3.2V and slowing increasing the voltage until you are satisfied with the vapor within each draw. Be wary that the higher your heat setting the more likely to burn your extracts. This happens when the vape core gets too hot and and will leave a burnt taste.
How do your products differ from other processor groups around Michigan?
We are proud to say we're from Northern Michigan, where our deep roots in agriculture and plant science were inspired. We source our plants from a broad range of incredible cultivators throughout Michigan; this is integral to everything we do. We use many special techniques, including our barrel-aged method, to create craft concentrates that, in their final form, still truly represent the plant they came from. We are constantly striving to improve and elevate people's cannabis experience.
Do you outsource your biomass for your concentrates or is it all in house?
We proudly outsource all of our biomass. Throughout our journey in the licensed market, we have formed strong bonds with some of Michigan’s best growers. We use this network to provide a botanically diverse selection of cannabis to create various products. We proudly display the farms we are in partnership with on our packaging and on our social media outlets, as we think it is important for you to get to know them too.
What is a terpene profile?
Terpenes are the natural compounds found in all plants that give off a certain aroma. Like a strong-smelling lilac flower or the distinct scent of citrus fruit, the various terpenes in these plants compose their terpene profile. This is the term "terpene profile" that we reference and highlight in our products.
What are the effects of different strains (Sativa, Hybrid, Indica)?
While we're learning that the effects of cannabis have a much more complex explanation, Sativa's are generally known for being uplifting and energetic, while Indica's are known to offer a euphoric, relaxed feeling.
Much of it is up to your body chemistry and the plant's chemical makeup, terpenes being a huge factor, which is important to consider when choosing a Hybrid, which is a cross of Sativa and Indica dominant plants.
Each box of our new product offering has detailed tasting notes to which you can gain knowledge of each products, taste, lineage, and information about each cultivator.
How are your products made? What method is used?
All of our products are made from locally sourced fresh, and sometimes frozen, whole flower biomass. We visit the farms before buying the harvest to carefully choose the best products to go into our product lines.
We use a variety of hydrocarbon extraction techniques to create our concentrates. The exact method is dependent on the specific plant. This process gives us the ability to produce diverse finishes, including Live Resin Batter or Sauce, Wax or Crumble, THC-a Diamonds, and Live Resin Vaporizer Cartridges. We also have a top-of-the-line industrial kitchen for making edibles and confections.
Most importantly, our products are made with love by people who are serious about their craft and pride themselves on creating premium craft concentrates.
What is a hydrocarbon extraction technique?
Hydrocarbon Extraction is a method of cannabis extraction using a blend of different solvents and gasses to create a diverse, effective, and pure end product that is void of impurities and leaves the consumer with nothing but cannabis, terpenes, and beneficial biomolecules that are representative of the plant.
What else can you tell me about your process?
We're regularly creating resources so you can better understand how our products are made and how to explain them to customers. To learn more about all of the extraction process, we've created this infographic that explains all of the most popular forms of extraction and the end product they create. If you want to learn more about Live Resin and the different consistencies you might find in Fresh Coast products, we've gone into detail here.