Eastside Alchemy focuses exclusively on live rosin production, specializing in one-gram jars and sleek half-gram vapes. Operating throughout Michigan, their products can be found in dispensaries across metro Detroit and beyond, with The Refinery in Detroit offering some of the best prices and largest selections of their offerings.Their product lineup features fun and flavorful strains like Trix, Burnt Orange, Bloo Octane, Strawberry Pie, and Zazul #2, with jars generally ranging from $45 to $55 and vapes from $32 to $45. What sets their hardware apart is their use of ceramic atomizer and glass tip devices from Monroe County-based O2Vape, unlike most plastic vapes made in Asia.Using solventless extraction methods of heat and pressure, Eastside Alchemy creates concentrates known for their purity and terpene-rich flavors. Their rigorous quality standards ensure every batch meets their "Quality Over Everything" philosophy, with all products being lab tested and patient approved. Future expansion plans include hash holes—premium joints featuring 1.5 grams of flower and 0.5 grams of rosin.
Eastside Alchemy emerged from the Michigan cannabis scene as a testament to friendship, craftsmanship, and unwavering dedication to quality. Founded by friends with years of experience making hash, this small, tight-knit operation based in Lansing has built a reputation for producing some of the state's most reliable live rosin. What started as a passionate pursuit of perfecting solventless extraction has evolved into one of Michigan's most respected rosin brands.The five-person team, including partners Aaron Strachan and Rob Poniatowski, operates with a legitimately owner-operated approach where everyone steps up in different areas—from packing orders to perfecting extraction techniques. Their commitment to staying true to their anti-corporate roots while scaling their operation has allowed them to maintain the artisanal quality that first put them on the map.Since taking the Michigan rosin scene by storm, Eastside Alchemy has become known for their killer collaborations with cultivators like Local Grove, MattyB Stackers, and Exotic Matter, establishing themselves as both skilled processors and collaborative partners in Michigan's thriving cannabis community.
Eastside Alchemy's core mission centers on their "most anti-corporate hash brand" philosophy, prioritizing quality over quantity in everything they produce. Their commitment is simple: "We always want to produce something that we would get off the shelves for ourselves", ensuring every product meets their own high standards before reaching consumers.The brand values authentic craftsmanship, maintaining their small-scale, owner-operated approach despite growing demand. Their principle of treating each batch with meticulous attention to detail reflects their dedication to preserving the pure expression of cannabis through solventless extraction methods.Eastside Alchemy is committed to supporting Michigan's cannabis community through strategic collaborations with local cultivators, helping elevate the entire state's reputation for premium cannabis products. Their social responsibility extends to supporting veteran-owned businesses and keeping production local, contributing to Michigan's economic growth while maintaining their grassroots values.
What draws us to Eastside Alchemy is their genuine authenticity in an increasingly corporate cannabis landscape. In a market flooded with cheap, mass-produced concentrates, they stand out for prioritizing precision, consistency, and quality. Their "owner-operated" approach isn't just marketing speak—these five partners literally pack orders themselves and bust their ass to maintain their standards.Their collaborations consistently deliver products that look better than promo pictures, showing their commitment to under-promising and over-delivering. The fact that other rosin producers followed their lead in using premium O2Vape hardware demonstrates their innovation and industry influence.For deal-seekers, Eastside Alchemy offers exceptional value—top-tier rosin that tastes better, hits cleaner and smoother, and produces a more dynamic high. When you purchase their products, you're supporting true craft cannabis and getting premium quality that rivals any high-end concentrate on the market.