CBD Infused Beer: The Latest Trend in Craft Brewing

CBD stands for cannabidiol, which is a phytocannabinoid herb. It is obtained by combining different types of cannabis plants. As a result, they are consumed in different forms. And one such category of CBD consumption is CBD-infused beer and sparkling beverages. These CBD beers have steadily growing in popularity since the 2018 Farm Bill removed hemp and hemp derived products from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.

CBD-infused beers are created by infusing CBD roots and tinctures into the beer or similar drink. These beers are dry with an often savory taste. Many of these CBD drinks are non-alcoholic drinks. After consuming these NA beers, you won’t gain any weight, as most don’t have any calories. Also, and of great importance to many, these CBD-infused drinks won’t get you high after they are consumed because CBD is free from THC, which is the ingredient found in marijuana that produces a high.

Popular CBD-Infused Beer and Related Drinks

There are various CBD-infused drinks available on the market. These beers have gained a large amount of popularity over the past several years. Some of the available CBD-infused drinks are as follows:

• CBD-Infused Hops Sparkling Drink

This beer, from Lagunitas, is called Hi-Fi Hops. These assorted drinks are created by infusing a hoppy drink with top-quality CBD water solubles. This drink has zero calories and zero carbs. The intake of this drink gets mixed with the bloodstream directly. These beers don’t require digestion, as there is no food to digest. Our mouth and stomach directly absorb them.

The amount of soluble CBD mixed in this drink ranges from about 2 mg to 10 mg. These beers are available in three different flavors. One is cloudberry, the second is hoppy chill, and the third is hoppy balance. You can easily find these drinks in California, where Lagunitas Brewing was founded.

• Indiewave West Coast IPA: Ceria Brewing

The famous Keith Villa created this beer. Ceria Brewing created this beer by brewing NA beer with high-quality CBD powder. Into this caramel sauce, the spices Citra and Amarillo hops are mixed. The amount of CBD in this beer is 10 mg per 12 oz. This category is healthy to consume as it contains no alcohol. However, this is one of the few CBD beers that also contains THC, 10 mg to be exact.

The taste of this specific beer is delightful. So many people are recommending this beer. Yes, it does contain THC, but the dosage is low, similar to consuming THC edibles.

This beer has received a 3.14-star rating out of 5 stars on Untappd. It tastes fresh and light after keeping it for a long time. You can try this beer if you are a regular drinker, since it contains the ingredients and taste qualities that have made IPA the top selling craft beer style in America for many years running.

• CBD Pilsner

Untitled Art Brewery has created this CBD-infused beer. This beer has grainy flavors, with lemon in the background. The name of this beer was inspired by an RTJ hit song.

This beer has 8 mg of CBD infused in 330 ml of drink. It has a clear amber color with good maltiness. It is super earthy and cool.

• CBD American Pale Ale

The Gilgamesh Brewing Company in Salem, Oregon creates this beer. It is brewed with bru-1, mosaic, Idaho, citra hops. This product contains 5 mg of CBD per 12 oz of content. It tastes hoppy, as expected, with a tingly touch at the end.

This beer helps you get your mind and body into a state of calmness. This beer will boost your morale and create a feeling of confidence. It has received a rating of 3.42 on Untappd. The color of this beer is slightly golden, with an agreeable amount of fizz.

• Medicator

Long Trail Brewing Company created this beer. It has a 6.0% ABV and an Untappd rating of 3.92. This beer has an IBU of 45. This beer is a hybrid mixture of an IPA and an American Pale Ale. It has a deep, dark, and golden ambient color. It creates a strong flavor of CBD hemp.

Medicator has CBD oil with terpenes mixed with it. This beer has a stronger taste than most other CBD beer, thanks to the alcohol content. It is amazing and upbeat, but unfortunately it is no longer sold, due to its infusion of alcohol and CBD.

• Smokey Hazy Hemp

If you want to know how CBD-infused drink could taste, try this beer on for size. Humboldt Brewing Company created it. This category of beer is helping make California famous. The brewery dates back to 1987 and it has been going strong ever since.

This beer has also won the California State Fair Craft Brewing Competition, so it obviously has its share of fans, and quality taste attributes. This beer combines roasted hemp seed, pearl malt, and flaked oats to create a smoky flavor. It has herbal elements, too, and a small amount of citrus and pine flavor as well.

• CBD-Infused Sparkling Teas And Juices

These CBD drinks are the project of Collective Art, a Canadian beverage operation. This beverage company highlights independent artists and musicians, hence the name. It’s products are non- alcoholic and are gluten-free with no GMOs. This drink is all- natural.

CBD Sparkling Teas is available in different flavors such as lemon, pear, and Schisandra green tea; raspberry and hibiscus rooibos tea; and cucumber, lemon, and lime. It has 20 mg of CBD infused into each serving. Give this tasty drink a try. It will make you relaxed and happy.

• CBD-Infused Sparkling Water

Among all of the CBD-infused drinks, this is one of the largest categories. This is another Untitled Art product. This infused drink has 20 mg of CBD. It is free from all types of caffeine and carbohydrates. The beer is gluten-free and contains no sugar.

Untitled Art CBD Sparkling Water comes in several flavors such as strawberry, lemon/lime,  blackberry, and grapefruit. It has many terpenes with the fastest absorption. This drink has a small amount of citrus with gum acacia. The CBD content  is a little higher than the other featured drinks on this list, but as always, there is no THC so you can consume without worry.

Beginners might want to start with CBD Sparkling water is they are trying a CBD enhanced beverage for the first time.

Conclusion

CBD-infused beers and sparkling waters are prepared by adding CBD to beer or to aprakling water, making the latter like seltzer. The lack of grains in many of these drinks makes them gluten-free. These are mostly low-calorie, non-alcoholic drinks. So this CBD-infused drink won’t get you high and dizzy like other alcoholic beverages. They have a range of CBD levels, but nothing so great as to cause worry or health concerns.

These beers are readily available in many states. You can see them on the shelves of a good number of convenience stores and beverage stores. You can often purchase them online, too. They offer a way to enjoy the 4/20 celebration, at least to an extent, without the stress that comes with smoking or otherwise consuming THC- laden products.

No one wants to fail their next drug test at work due to a 4/20 celebration, so enjoy these CBD infused drinks instead. They are catching on in popularity and could be widely available over the next few years.