PITTSBURGH TO THE PINES
The Real Deal Resin story starts with movement. Hashaveli left Pittsburgh first, followed later by Sam and Jacob, who made their way to Northern California. Off-grid living in Mendocino taught them soil hauling, patch renting, and the art of cultivation. It wasn’t long before the crew discovered solventless extraction and found their lane.
GIMMICK BECOMES GOSPEL
By late 2017, after experiments with names like “Terp Valley,” Real Deal Resin was born. Hashaveli credits 3rd Gen Family Farm’s One_Family_Man with coining the phrase “real deal,” which became the brand identity. Built around wrestling-inspired themes, RDR’s packaging, promotions, and merch were distinct, while Jacob steered the visual direction with logos and site design.
THE FORMULA
RDR’s ethos is simple: soil-grown inputs, cold-tech processes, and flavor over hype. Flower is cultivated in-house or sourced from organic farms, then pressed into solventless formats—live rosin, cold cure, and more—delivering resin that reflects its roots.
BELT-WORTHY HASH (2022–2025)
Real Deal Resin’s competitive record is stacked, proving their technique holds up under scrutiny. Notable placements include:
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Ego Clash Invitational – 4th place
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Dab Rite Cup – 1st place (Nov)
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Dab Rite Cup “Champions of Champions” – 2nd place
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HashVegas – 2nd place
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Masters of Rosin (Barcelona) – 3rd place
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Single Source Cup (Columbia, MO) – 3rd place
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Culture Cup 207 (Maine) – 5th place
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Smoking Jacket (People’s Choice) – 2nd place
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Caribbean Cup (Santa Marta, Colombia) – 2nd place
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Mother’s Cup (Barcelona) – 2nd place
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Masters of Rosin LA – 1st place
RESINMANIA BEGINS
In 2023, Real Deal Resin launched Resinmania—a blend of wrestling spectacle, art, music, food, and dabs. Resinmania II expanded to Mexico City with partners Ahumados Pelican and Armada Avanzada. Resinmania 6 is scheduled for October 11, 2025, in Southern California, promising a stage where brands battle for the “Real Deal” belt.
HOT DABS HEAT
Hashaveli also launched the Hot Dabs Pod, often co-hosted with Dr. Darby, which brings hash talk and culture into a podcast format. Guests have included Fran Terpy, Masonic Smoker, Masterball Melts, Terps Army, and Illienation—cementing RDR’s role in the global melt conversation.
MEMES, MELT, & MOMENTUM
Beyond resin, RDR excels at storytelling. Branded characters, meme-driven promotions, and theatrical packaging injected fun back into the hash scene. The wrestling gimmick became a gospel of its own—bridging resin and entertainment.
STILL UNDEFEATED
From humble garage bucket washes to international recognition, Real Deal Resin built its legacy on flavor, community, and showmanship. Whether at competitions or in conversation, RDR remains proof that solventless hash is both an art and a sport.
Real melt. Real moments. Real deal. Step in the ring.
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— Nugg Notes
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