THC-infused beverages are easy to find in Colorado

THC-infused beverages are a popular option for users seeking a quick and refreshing high Cann seltzers are made with tetrahydrocannabinol THC and cannabidiol CBD extracted from hemp Provided by Marcy Chandler Cann Michael Najera a manager at the Green Method dispensary chain s location at Wewatta St stated sodas with mg of THC are especially popular with tourists The store also sells packaged drinks that combine THC and caffeine which allows users to experience a high without the sleepy effect Ian Clements general manager at Native Roots in Edgewater announced the high from THC-infused beverages is similar to eating gummies but different than drinking alcohol I would say with the beverages the THC is more controllable with its intoxicating effects than alcohol he reported When used responsibly it can be a lot of fun THC-infused drinks like seltzer or soda appeal because they offer quick effects usually felt within to minutes that last one to three hours Gummies continue to be the greater part popular edible option at greater part dispensaries However the rising popularity of low-dose THC beverages especially those made with THC and CBD derived from hemp has gained traction Hemp-based beverages can be sold in liquor stores bars and restaurants and generated more than billion globally by the end of according to research firm Fortune Business Insights Available in Colorado Watermelon CBD sparkling water Provided by Weller Boulder-based Keef manufactures a collection of THC-infused beverages including colas and root beers sparkling water force drinks and mocktails Ska Brewing in Durango makes Oh Hi CBD Sparkling Seltzers The low-calorie low-sugar beverages contain mg of CBD and come in four flavors Pomegranate Lemon Lime Grapefruit and Ginger Basil Limeade Boulder-based Weller crafts both THC- and CBD-infused beverages and a powdered CBD drink mix Its hemp-derived THC drinks have mg of THC and come in raspberry-lime tropical peach and wild blackberry flavors The company s mg CBD drinks also come in fruit flavors watermelon tangerine black cherry and peach mango Cann based in Los Angeles launched its THC-infused Lo Boys seltzer in Colorado stores and bars thisyear Each -ounce can is infused with mg of THC and mg of CBD The bubbly beverages come in flavors like grapefruit-rosemary and lemon-lavender Consumers can also find Delaware-based DeltaCrush s fruit-flavored THC seltzers in Colorado liquor stores Sara B Hansen is a Denver-based freelance writer Subscribe to our new food newsletter Stuffed to get Denver food and drink news sent straight to your inbox