With its right hand, Tilray Brands has consolidated a swath of the Canadian cannabis market, most recently buying Hexo Corp. in its quest to grow market share. With its left hand, Tilray has gone on a beverage alcohol acquisition bender in the United States. After several alcohol acquisitions that turned Tilray into one of the largest U.S. craft brewers, the company recently … [Read more...] about Can Tilray successfully synergize its cannabis, alcohol businesses?
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Weed Sales Are Beating Eggs
2022. What a year it was, my friends. The year when cannabis sales in the United States surpassed not just one, but several traditional treats. Opioids, chocolate, chicken eggs, and craft beer all fell victim to the growing popularity of pot. Who would have thought that God's Kale would one day reign supreme?But let's not get ahead of ourselves. Before we jump into the details … [Read more...] about Weed Sales Are Beating Eggs
Beer And Weed Are Related. Sort of…
Hops and Cannabis are from the same family. Hey there, folks! Are you ready for a wild ride through the wacky world of cannabis and hops? Well, buckle up, because I'm about to blow your mind with the fact that these two seemingly unrelated plants are actually from the same botanical family!First things first, let's talk about what the heck a botanical family is. Essentially, … [Read more...] about Beer And Weed Are Related. Sort of…
What if we regulated weed just like beer? What would that look like?
Picture this: You're walking through the aisles of your local grocery store and you stumble upon a section filled with cannabis products. Gummies, cookies, brownies, and even pre-rolled joints are all readily available for purchase. Sound like a dream come true? Well, if we regulated cannabis just like beer, this could become a reality. Let's start with production. Breweries … [Read more...] about What if we regulated weed just like beer? What would that look like?
First cannabis store with a bar and a bakery under the same roof opens in Illinois
Ana Cruz, left, and Stephanie Fernandez unpack pastries inside West Town Bakery on Feb. 1, 2023, in Wheeling. West Town Bakery and Okay Cannabis have teamed up as the only establishment in Illinois to have a cafe, cocktails and a cannabis dispensary under one roof. The first store in Illinois to combine marijuana and alcohol sales opened Wednesday in Wheeling, with its owners … [Read more...] about First cannabis store with a bar and a bakery under the same roof opens in Illinois
Humboldt Brew
“Good people drink good beer.” HSTThere I was… At the crossroads to no place special. I suddenly find myself at one of the local watering holes. This particular establishment had a VERY LARGE selection of beers that rotated across multiple video screens, there were hundreds. I would think that most would be overwhelmed by the selection, including myself. But not this time.As … [Read more...] about Humboldt Brew
Craft Beer and Cannabis
Have you wondered what a cannabis beer would taste like? Soon you may not have to wonder any longer. Ceria, a cannabis-infused beer from the founder of Blue Moon is now available in the Denver area. Their website list approximately 20 locations where consumers can purchase this new product. There has been a big interest in melding the two industries when it comes to … [Read more...] about Craft Beer and Cannabis
Cannabis Infused Beer?
Pass me one of those Cannabis Beers How many people would consider themselves beer drinkers? It's not a bad thing to want to throw a couple back, watch a game or have a picnic. Alcohol is well intertwined into human society all over the world. Not many people are aware that hops, the main ingredient in beer, is a close genus cousin to cannabis. That's right, you … [Read more...] about Cannabis Infused Beer?
