Somewhere in the cavernous, mahogany-scented halls of Capitol Hill, a bewildered septuagenarian is about to stare down a brightly colored can of sparkling weed water. Remember back in 2018 when Congress accidentally legalized THC because they didn’t understand basic plant chemistry? That little Farm Bill loophole birthed a massive, booming industry of hemp-derived buzz … [Read more...] about Send Your Senator a Six-Pack of Sweet, Sweet Loopholes Before They Ban Fun Forever
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Sip, Sip, Pass: How Weed Drinks Are Curing Our Hangover
If your weekend routine involves waking up with a headache that feels like a tiny jackhammer inside your skull, you might want to join the mass migration over to the cannabis aisle. According to a new poll by THC beverage company Crescent Canna, hemp-infused drinks aren’t just a trendy novelty—they are actively convincing people to put down the bottle. The survey of over 1,600 … [Read more...] about Sip, Sip, Pass: How Weed Drinks Are Curing Our Hangover
Restaurant Industry Pushes Congress To Keep Hemp THC Drinks Legal
The fight over hemp-derived THC beverages just got a powerful new ally: the restaurant industry.A major national restaurant lobbying group is urging Congress to keep hemp THC drinks legal, arguing they offer consumers a growing alternative to alcohol and represent a major emerging market for hospitality businesses.As lawmakers continue debating federal hemp regulations, … [Read more...] about Restaurant Industry Pushes Congress To Keep Hemp THC Drinks Legal
Zima Walked So THC Seltzers Could Fly
The thought hit me while standing in front of a cooler packed with brightly colored THC drinks.Lemon-lime. Blackberry. Peach tea. Blood orange. Tiny cans promising relaxation, better sleep, or simply "a different way to unwind."I stared at them for a moment and suddenly flashed back to the 1990s."Oh no," I thought. "These are Zimas."If you're too young to remember, Zima was one … [Read more...] about Zima Walked So THC Seltzers Could Fly
THC Drinks Get An Unexpected Ally In Congress
A new bill from a Republican lawmaker could throw a lifeline to one of the fastest-growing parts of the hemp industry: THC drinks.According to Marijuana Moment, the proposal would keep hemp-derived THC beverages legal under federal law, even as a broader crackdown on intoxicating hemp products is expected later this year. The bill would create a special exception for drinks, … [Read more...] about THC Drinks Get An Unexpected Ally In Congress
The THC Drink Boom Has a Truth Problem
Cannabis beverages are exploding—but the science behind them? Not so much. A new op-ed highlights a growing issue: most THC drink brands are selling claims, not proof. Words like “fast-acting,” “consistent,” and “better than alcohol” are everywhere—but very few companies are actually backing that up with independent testing. And here’s the kicker: industry estimates … [Read more...] about The THC Drink Boom Has a Truth Problem
Big Alcohol just spotted the future… and now they want a piece of it.
Hemp-derived THC drinks have been exploding in popularity—faster buzz, no hangovers, and sitting right next to beer in stores. Naturally, that’s been eating into alcohol sales in a big way.So what’s their move?Not to kill it—but to “save” it.Major alcohol lobby groups are now pushing Congress to regulate hemp THC drinks instead of banning them outright. Sounds helpful… until … [Read more...] about Big Alcohol just spotted the future… and now they want a piece of it.
THC Cocktails at Your Local Bar? Connecticut Might Be Getting There
Right now in Connecticut, if you want a THC drink, you’re not ordering it at the bar—you’re making a separate stop at a dispensary or package store. But that setup might not last much longer. Lawmakers are considering a proposal that would allow bars and restaurants to serve THC-infused beverages, opening the door to a totally different kind of night out—one where you … [Read more...] about THC Cocktails at Your Local Bar? Connecticut Might Be Getting There
Buzzed on Bud: Connecticut Considers Letting Bars Serve THC Drinks
Connecticut lawmakers are considering a proposal that would allow bars and restaurants to sell beverages infused with THC, the psychoactive compound found in cannabis. If approved, the change could open the door for customers to order a cannabis-infused drink at their local bar, right alongside traditional alcoholic beverages.Currently, THC drinks in Connecticut are limited to … [Read more...] about Buzzed on Bud: Connecticut Considers Letting Bars Serve THC Drinks
“No Buzzkill, Please”: Rhode Island Bars Push Back on Hemp THC Drink Ban
Bars and restaurants across Rhode Island are pushing back against a proposed rule that would prohibit on-site sales of hemp-derived THC beverages, arguing the move would unnecessarily disrupt a growing and responsibly managed market.The proposal, discussed during a recent public hearing held by state cannabis regulators, would prevent hospitality venues from serving … [Read more...] about “No Buzzkill, Please”: Rhode Island Bars Push Back on Hemp THC Drink Ban
