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Forbes
08-08-2025
- Business
- Forbes
THC On Tap: Cannabis-Infused Drinks On Draft Now Offered In 3 States
Cannabis-infused beverage brands are exploring new territory with the introduction of THC drinks on tap, now available at bars and taverns in at least three states. The recent launch of kegs of sparkling libations from Pharos Premium Infused Beverages makes the brand one of the first companies to offer THC-infused drinks on tap in Wisconsin, while other brands have debuted weed drinks on draft in South Carolina and Minnesota. Weed Drinks Are A Multi-Billion Dollar Industry The global cannabis beverage market is expected to reach $3.1 billion per year by 2030, according to a business data analysis report from Research and Markets published last month. Hemp-derived THC beverages are especially popular, both with manufacturers that avoid the red tape of regulated marijuana and customers who appreciate the accessibility of hemp products, which were legalized with the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill. Hemp-derived THC drinks can already be found packaged in bottles and cans in many states across the country. But offering THC-infused beverages on draft is a largely untapped market. Mary Bernuth, co-founder and president of Pharos Brands, says that cannabis-infused beverages give adult consumers new options in social situations. 'We're watching a cultural transformation in real time — one where people are rethinking their relationship with alcohol and exploring new ways to relax, connect, and unwind,' Bernuth writes in an emailed statement. 'Seeing Pharos on tap in Wisconsin taverns isn't just about product placement — it's about building a new kind of ritual. One that's inclusive, intentional, and grounded in wellness.' The Blood Orange Lime variety of Pharos THC-infused beverages is available on tap at select bars in Wisconsin, including the Whitetail Inn in St. Germain, Orsetta in De Pere and The Phoenix Taproom & Kitchen in Eau Claire. Each keg of the sparkling beverage contains a microdosed hemp-derived sparkling beverage that the brand says is 'designed for sessionable enjoyment and social connection.' THC On Tap Also Available In South Carolina And Minnesota In South Carolina, Rebel Rabbit THC-infused beverages are available on tap at bars and restaurants such as City Tavern and Bohemian Bull in Greenville, as well as other outlets. THC drinks on draft can also be found in Minnesota, where a state law allowing such products went into effect last year. Dan Schnabel, taproom manager at Headflyer Brewing in Minneapolis, told CBS News that his team moved quickly to offer a THC-infused brew on tap in anticipation of the 2024 law change. 'Having it on tap gives us so many different options for our consumers to taste it, to try it, to enjoy one while they're here on site,' Schnabel said. 'It's more approachable because not everybody necessarily wants to come in and purchase an entire can and drink an entire can.' Bans Threaten A New Industry Despite their popularity, the party may soon be over for unregulated cannabis-infused beverages. Congress had considered updating the 2018 Farm Bill to end what many see as a loophole in the legislation that led to products with intoxicating compounds including delta-9 THC, delta-8 THC, THCA and more. Similarly, states including California, Illinois, Texas, Nebraska and others have adopted or pursued policies to ban such products. Without a unified strategy, Bernuth of Pharos believes the current regulatory environment needs guidance from the federal government that includes regulated access to hemp THC products for adults. 'As a brand committed to consumer safety and normalization, we welcome smart, uniform regulation of hemp-derived THC at the federal level,' says Bernuth. 'The current patchwork of state laws makes it challenging for responsible operators to scale and educate effectively. We believe a fair model would treat hemp beverages like alcohol: requiring clear labeling, age-gated sales, third-party testing, and encourage safe, social use. Our goal has always been to build trust through transparency — and we're ready to lead in that next phase of evolution.'
CNN
12-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- CNN
Air traffic controller shortage, high-profile criminal trials, THC drinks: Catch up on the day's stories
👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Tonight will be your last chance to see May's full moon, known as the flower moon to signify the many blossoms of spring. It will rise low in the southeast after sunset and ascend to the highest point in the sky after midnight. Here's what else you might have missed during your busy day: 1️⃣ Help wanted: The US is grappling with the worst air traffic controller shortage in nearly 30 years as a recent spate of incidents has thrust the high-stress profession into the spotlight. These graduating students just got fast-tracked to enter the job market quicker. 2️⃣ High-profile trials: Karen Read. Harvey Weinstein. Sean 'Diddy' Combs. It's shaping up as a busy summer for prominent criminal proceedings. They're complex cases that are expected to last for several weeks or possibly months, and more are on the way. 3️⃣ Prison break: 'Nobody's ever escaped from Alcatraz,' President Donald Trump said as he called for the federal penitentiary off the coast of San Francisco to be reopened. Well … actually, three men escaped in 1962. All it took was brains, guts and 50 raincoats. 4️⃣ Beverage boom: Americans are consuming less alcohol, and swooping in to fill the void are THC drinks — which contain the main intoxicating chemical compound found in cannabis. Companies have been able to launch their products with little oversight. 5️⃣ Sound asleep: Are you one of those people who enjoy listening to TV, music or maybe a podcast to quiet your thoughts as you drift off? Experts explain how to do it while preserving sleep quality. GET '5 THINGS' IN YOUR INBOX CNN's 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. ⚽ An admirable goal: Every Saturday night, Robert Wirehag — a pastor and former youth soccer player — organizes games for teens in a suburb of Uppsala, Sweden's fourth-largest city. He sees it as a way to help prevent the boys from being recruited into gangs. • Trump optimistic about deal with China, says tariffs won't go back to 145%• Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander returns to Israel after Hamas release• White South Africans granted refugee status by Trump administration arrive in US 🧒 That's how much of Japan's population is 14 and younger — the 44th year in a row that the child population has shrunk to a record low. 😎 Quintessential college town: Ann Arbor — home to the University of Michigan — charms visitors with a year-round calendar of events, thriving food scene and big-time sports. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta calls it his 'happy place.' 👗 Fashion faux pas? The Cannes Film Festival banned nudity on the red carpet 'for decency reasons.' Here's what that means for sheer dresses like the one model Bella Hadid wore last year. 🎁 President Trump said he plans to accept a luxury jet to replace Air Force One as a 'contribution' from which country?A. RussiaB. FranceC. QatarD. United Arab Emirates⬇️ Scroll down for the answer. ✝️ Hometown fan: John Prevost fielded lots of inquiries after his younger brother was named Pope Leo XIV, the new leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. Prevost did clear up one question lingering in the minds of those in Chicago: Pope Leo roots for the White Sox, not the Cubs. 👋 We'll see you tomorrow.🧠 Quiz answer: C. The White House said the legal details over accepting a Qatari jet to use as Air Force One are 'still being worked out.'📧 Check out all of CNN's newsletters. 5 Things PM is produced by CNN's Chris Good, Meghan Pryce, Kimberly Richardson and Morgan Severson.
CNN
12-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- CNN
Air traffic controller shortage, high-profile criminal trials, THC drinks: Catch up on the day's stories
👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Tonight will be your last chance to see May's full moon, known as the flower moon to signify the many blossoms of spring. It will rise low in the southeast after sunset and ascend to the highest point in the sky after midnight. Here's what else you might have missed during your busy day: 1️⃣ Help wanted: The US is grappling with the worst air traffic controller shortage in nearly 30 years as a recent spate of incidents has thrust the high-stress profession into the spotlight. These graduating students just got fast-tracked to enter the job market quicker. 2️⃣ High-profile trials: Karen Read. Harvey Weinstein. Sean 'Diddy' Combs. It's shaping up as a busy summer for prominent criminal proceedings. They're complex cases that are expected to last for several weeks or possibly months, and more are on the way. 3️⃣ Prison break: 'Nobody's ever escaped from Alcatraz,' President Donald Trump said as he called for the federal penitentiary off the coast of San Francisco to be reopened. Well … actually, three men escaped in 1962. All it took was brains, guts and 50 raincoats. 4️⃣ Beverage boom: Americans are consuming less alcohol, and swooping in to fill the void are THC drinks — which contain the main intoxicating chemical compound found in cannabis. Companies have been able to launch their products with little oversight. 5️⃣ Sound asleep: Are you one of those people who enjoy listening to TV, music or maybe a podcast to quiet your thoughts as you drift off? Experts explain how to do it while preserving sleep quality. GET '5 THINGS' IN YOUR INBOX CNN's 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. ⚽ An admirable goal: Every Saturday night, Robert Wirehag — a pastor and former youth soccer player — organizes games for teens in a suburb of Uppsala, Sweden's fourth-largest city. He sees it as a way to help prevent the boys from being recruited into gangs. • Trump optimistic about deal with China, says tariffs won't go back to 145%• Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander returns to Israel after Hamas release• White South Africans granted refugee status by Trump administration arrive in US 🧒 That's how much of Japan's population is 14 and younger — the 44th year in a row that the child population has shrunk to a record low. 😎 Quintessential college town: Ann Arbor — home to the University of Michigan — charms visitors with a year-round calendar of events, thriving food scene and big-time sports. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta calls it his 'happy place.' 👗 Fashion faux pas? The Cannes Film Festival banned nudity on the red carpet 'for decency reasons.' Here's what that means for sheer dresses like the one model Bella Hadid wore last year. 🎁 President Trump said he plans to accept a luxury jet to replace Air Force One as a 'contribution' from which country?A. RussiaB. FranceC. QatarD. United Arab Emirates⬇️ Scroll down for the answer. ✝️ Hometown fan: John Prevost fielded lots of inquiries after his younger brother was named Pope Leo XIV, the new leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. Prevost did clear up one question lingering in the minds of those in Chicago: Pope Leo roots for the White Sox, not the Cubs. 👋 We'll see you tomorrow.🧠 Quiz answer: C. The White House said the legal details over accepting a Qatari jet to use as Air Force One are 'still being worked out.'📧 Check out all of CNN's newsletters. 5 Things PM is produced by CNN's Chris Good, Meghan Pryce, Kimberly Richardson and Morgan Severson.
