THC Drink of the Week (part II): Cann makes incredible seltzers that *happen* to have cannabis in them
Welcome back to FTW’s Beverage of the Week series. Here, we mostly chronicle and review beers, but happily expand that scope to any beverage that pairs well with sports. Yes, even cookie dough whiskey.
Cannabis drinks are coming, even if you don’t live in a state that legalized recreational marijuana.
The Farm Bill of 2018 regulated THC products derived from hemp so long as the THC content within is less than 0.3 percent. As a result, liquors and seltzers that skip the alcohol in favor of THC and CBD have slowly gained prominence in gas stations, distributors and supermarkets across the country.
That’s a logical move. The hard seltzer boom proved there’s a market for low-calorie, moderate-buzz drinks beyond beer. That’s where Cann’s THC-infused social seltzer comes in.
Cann clocks in with a slightly higher calorie count than some competitors at between 50 and 60 calories in its 12-ounce cans. Those “Hi Boys” also carry more THC and CBD than the other cannabis drinks I’ve tried in this space — five milligrams of THC and 10 of CBD per can. The question is whether or not it will have much of an effect on me, as all my (assuredly legal) forays into weed have had lackluster results.
All I’m looking for is a pleasant mood and some good sleep behind a tasty sip. Let’s see if Cann delivers.