Cannabis and the Language of Regulation: Prop 65 (part IV)


Hey everybody, its February!! I think we can accept that January was the basically the 13th month of 2020 and move on with our lives. And speaking of moving on, we are ready to conclude our series on Proposition 65 which you can catch up on here, here and here. It’s been a long […]
Cannabis and the Language of Regulation: Prop 65


So here we are, 2 weeks into the new year and its already full on in our faces. But like FULL ON. This week we are just going to jump right into our topic and hope that you are all healthy, safe and staying sane in the midst of all of the madness. This […]
Giving Thanks, with the Help of CBD


Next week, many of us will be celebrating Thanksgiving. It’s a complex and potentially complicated holiday for many reasons, especiallywhen there are menus to organize, meals to cook, and people to accommodate. It’s traditionally a holiday of family, food, and fun – but let’s be honest: it’s also a giant stress fest. Fuel for […]
Topical CBD: A History


As we head into the home stretch of what can only be described as one of the more challenging years in recent memory, many of us are realizing that we need to change our way of life. We need to be more harmonized with our environment and with each other – as well as consider the […]
Meet Our Ops Mastermind: Why CBD Tincture? [Part 4]


Welcome back to our incredible journey into the world of CBD creation – we’re exploring the mind of our head formulator and extractor Chase Allen. Today, we’re talking about the potency and effects of CBD tincture, and why it’s more effective than other forms of CBD. Curious to read more insights from Chase? Check […]
Meet Our Ops Mastermind: Exploring CBD Oil vs. Isolates [Part 3]


Next up in our conversation with our extractionist and formulator extraordinaire, Chase Allen, we’re diving into the nitty-gritty of the world of CBD oil and isolates. What’s the difference between full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, and isolate? How do you choose between the three? All that and more – read on below. And if you’re catching up, check […]
Meet Our Ops Mastermind: How We Create Our Tincture [Part 2]


Today, we’re diving into the second part of our conversation with California Craft’s Operational Manager, head extractionist and lead formulator: Chase Allen. This edition focuses on the nitty gritty of what we do best: creating our signature, full-spectrum CBD oils. You can read Part 1 of this series here. –– Chase, could […]
Meet Our Ops Mastermind: Chase Allen Shares His CBD Journey [Part 1]


We’re excited to kick off a new blog series that features the Operational Manager and lead extractor + formulator here at California Craft, Chase Allen. Over the course of five articles, we’re exploring Chase’s backstory, his expertise in creating CBD tincture, exploring the difference between full-spectrum CBD and isolates, and much more. Today, we’re […]
Understanding Hemp (part I)


We mentioned last week how CBD has become a larger topic of public conversation over the last few years. It has recently been reported by the Hemp Business Journal that 86% of the consumer population in the US has heard of CBD, and at least 60% of Americans believe that CBD has valid medical uses. […]
Is CBD Right for Me?


In the past few years there have been many conversations around CBD, as well as its uses, value, benefits, and its place in the open consumer market. It has been called everything from “snake oil” to a “miracle cure.” Claims range from saying it’s great for treating stress to a powerful cure for cancer and […]