Hemp

Now that the days of unregulated hemp beverages are numbered, how is the industry reacting, and what might the next phase look like? While certainty is scarce, optimism remains plentiful.

With a looming ban on hemp-derived THC products set to take effect in months, the leading advocate for hemp beverages talks about their future, their similarities to craft beer, and what happens next.

Senators who oppose hemp-derived intoxicants slipped a ban into the bill that ended the government shutdown. Now it’s law, and businesses making THC beverages have a year to lobby for changes—even while preparing to discontinue those products or close up shop.

Opportunities are knocking in the cannabis-beverage space, but there are also risks and uncertainties. Should your brewing business open the door?

Curious about the heady world of cannabis drinks? The barriers to entry are lower than you might think—but just because your brewery can, doesn’t mean it should.

As a brewer, you have experience in making delicious beverages, but hemp-derived THC drinks are not beer. Here’s what to know about production timelines, sales, staffing, and more.

In roughly half the United States, a growing number of hemp-based THC products are finding customers, often in a regulatory vacuum. There are opportunities there for small breweries—but there are also plenty of questions yet to be resolved.