Inside Michigan’s Cannabis Industry: Cannabee Extracts & AlienTek Talk Moonrocks, Market Ethics, and Craft Survival

The Michigan cannabis market is as volatile as it is vibrant—and few understand that better than Scotty from Cannabee Extracts and Steve from AlienTek. In a powerful new episode of MiCannaCast, co-hosts Cannadave and Groovee sit down with these two industry leaders for a raw, unfiltered conversation on craft cannabis, infused innovation, and surviving the chaos of a crashing market.

What unfolds is a masterclass in honesty, hustle, and high-quality herb.

 

From Legacy to Legends—The Cannabee & AlienTek Story

Scotty’s Cannabee Extracts has earned a reputation for premium products and consistent quality—recently winning the Seven Leaf Award for Processor of the Year and taking a top spot at Best in Grass. He shares how his team developed the Crotch Rocket Moonrock Canagar: a handcrafted infused pre-roll that combines top-shelf flower, live resin, THC keef, and smooth-burning craftsmanship.

Meanwhile, Steve of AlienTek details his 20+ year journey from legacy grower to legal operator. Focused on pheno hunting, strain uniqueness, and market transparency, Steve has become known for exotic, connoisseur-quality strains like Sneakerhead, Grandma’s Strawberry Candy, and Rocket Fuel—strains that stand out in a market flooded with copies.

“I want to bring back flavor, integrity, and originality. That’s what AlienTek is about.” – Steve

Industry Red Flags—Fake Terps, Fraudulent Labels & Shady Business

One of the most talked-about segments of the episode is the deep dive into what’s going wrong in Michigan’s cannabis scene.

Scotty and Steve don’t hold back when discussing:

• The rise of fake terpene spray to cover low-grade flower
• Brands using distillate mislabeled as “rosin” or “live resin”
• Legal loopholes that allow shady players to pass testing without full transparency
• Retailers undercutting quality brands in favor of whoever’s cheapest
• The reality that many “solventless” carts are anything but

“There’s no loyalty in this market right now. People go wherever it’s cheapest—and the good growers suffer.” – Scotty

The duo also explains how difficult it is to stay in compliance, how one metric mistake can kill a harvest, and how many brands are just using cannabis to push numbers, not culture.

Craft Cannabis Still Wins—Why Quality Matters More Than Ever

Despite all the frustration, both guests agree: quality still wins in the long run.

The Crotch Rocket Moonrock Canagar, for example, is not just hype. It’s made to burn evenly, taste amazing, and actually deliver what it promises. Steve adds that their Sneakerhead strain even smells like brand-new Jordans—and yes, it’s real.

Upcoming projects include:

• Sneakerhead (AlienTek)
• Grandma’s Strawberry Candy (AlienTek)
• Pineapple Fanta Moonrock (Canabee collab)
• Cherry Bomb collab with Apex
• Solventless drops with Lamb Chop Melts
• Live resin carts built with improved low-temp heating tech

Both brands are committed to doing things the right way—from genetics to extraction to packaging. They say that’s the only way to truly serve cannabis patients and connoisseurs.

Catch Cannabee & AlienTek at These Michigan Cannabis Events

Looking to meet these brands in person or try their new drops? You’ll find them at some of Michigan’s top cannabis events:

• Best in Grass – June 2024
• Boonie Bash – Late July (headline sponsor: Canabee)
• Big Fam Festival – September 2024
• Zip Cannabis Smoke Session – Indoor consumption event
• MCP – TBD appearance

These aren’t just vending tables—Scotty and Steve are showing up with exclusive drops, in-person education, and community vibes that go way beyond typical industry branding.

The “Genie Question”—Fixing the Cannabis Industry

Each guest answered the now-famous MiCannaCast Genie Question: “If you could change one thing about the industry, what would it be?”

• Steve: That the government never interfered with cannabis, avoiding prohibition entirely.
• Scotty: That integrity and ethical business practices were required in both legal and legacy markets.

Their answers show what really matters to them—and why so many people trust their brands.

Final Thoughts: Real Ones Stay Standing

This episode of MiCannaCast is more than just entertaining—it’s essential listening for anyone navigating or watching the evolution of legal weed in Michigan.

Whether you’re a legacy grower, licensed operator, passionate patient, or terp-chasing consumer, this episode reminds you what matters most: quality, ethics, and community.

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