As of this year, Flying Dog Brewery and Green Leaf Medical Cannabis are coming together to create and release Maryland's first THC-infused beer. The non-alcoholic beer takes after an IPA-style brew and will serve as an alternative way to support Maryland medical cannabis patients with CBD and THC—without the need for them to smoke or vape. As such, the collaborative beer, which goes by the name Hop Chronic, is set to be available in dispensaries throughout the state in six-packs and single-serve cans.
Due to the fact that there are laws in place to prevent marijuana from being mixed with alcohol in commercial products, brands are simply turning to sparkling drinks, non-alcoholic beers and sodas as a different way of sharing therapeutic cannabinoids.
THC-Infused Beers
Flying Dog and Green Leaf Medical are Collaborating on 'Hop Chronic'
Trend Themes
1. Thc-infused Beverages - Opportunity for breweries and cannabis companies to collaborate in creating non-alcoholic beverages infused with THC for medical cannabis patients.
2. Alternative Cannabis Delivery Methods - Brands are exploring new ways to provide the therapeutic benefits of CBD and THC without smoking or vaping, such as through beverages like THC-infused beers.
3. CBD and THC in Non-alcoholic Beers - The use of non-alcoholic beers as a platform for delivering CBD and THC presents an opportunity for breweries and cannabis companies to tap into the growing market of cannabis-infused beverages.
Industry Implications
1. Brewery - Breweries can explore collaborations with cannabis companies to create innovative, non-alcoholic beers infused with CBD and THC for medical cannabis patients.
2. Cannabis - Cannabis companies can expand their product offerings by partnering with breweries to create THC-infused beverages like non-alcoholic beers.
3. Beverage - The beverage industry can capitalize on the growing demand for cannabis-infused drinks by developing and marketing non-alcoholic beers with CBD and THC.