{"id":10869,"date":"2025-10-13T16:20:37","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T16:20:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/?p=7214921"},"modified":"2025-10-13T16:20:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T16:20:37","slug":"thc-infused-beverages-are-easy-to-find-in-colorado","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/thc-infused-beverages-are-easy-to-find-in-colorado\/","title":{"rendered":"THC-infused beverages are easy to find in Colorado"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"wp_fb_like_button\" style=\"margin:5px 0 5px 5px;float:right;height:100px;\"><script src=\"http:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/all.js#xfbml=1\"><\/script><fb:like href=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/thc-infused-beverages-are-easy-to-find-in-colorado\/\" send=\"true\" layout=\"standard\" width=\"450\" show_faces=\"false\" font=\"arial\" action=\"like\" colorscheme=\"light\"><\/fb:like><\/div><div class=\"media_block\"><\/div>\n<p>THC-infused beverages are a popular option for users seeking a quick and refreshing high.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5963174\" class=\"wp-caption alignright size-article_inline_third\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thc-infused-beverages-are-easy-to-find-in-colorado.jpg\" alt=\"Cann seltzers are made with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) extracted from hemp. In Jan., the company launched one of its product lines, the Lo Boys, in more than 30 Colorado retail stores. And no, you don't have to go to a dispensary to buy them. (Provided by Marcy Chandler\/Cann)\" width=\"883\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thc-infused-beverages-are-easy-to-find-in-colorado.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"5963174\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thc-infused-beverages-are-easy-to-find-in-colorado.jpg 620w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denverpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/TDP-Z-cannseltzer-01.jpg?fit=210%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 210w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cann seltzers are made with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) extracted from hemp. (Provided by Marcy Chandler\/Cann)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Michael Najera, a manager at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tgscolorado.com\/locations\/co-den-wewatta-1995\">Green Solution dispensary chain\u2019s location at 1995 Wewatta St.<\/a>, said sodas with 10mg 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.<\/p>\n<p>Ian Clements, general manager at <a href=\"https:\/\/nativerootscannabis.com\/locations\/edgewater-marijuana-dispensary\/\">Native Roots in Edgewater<\/a>, said the high from THC-infused beverages is similar to eating gummies, but different than drinking alcohol.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI would say with the beverages, the THC is more controllable with its intoxicating effects than alcohol,\u201d he said.\u00a0\u201cWhen used responsibly, it can be a lot of fun.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>THC-infused drinks like seltzer or soda appeal because they offer quick effects, usually felt within 10 to 15 minutes, that last one to three hours. Gummies continue to be the most popular edible option at most dispensaries.<\/p>\n<p>However, the rising popularity of low-dose THC beverages \u2014 especially those made with THC and CBD derived from hemp \u2014 has gained traction. Hemp-based beverages can be sold in liquor stores, bars and restaurants, and generated more than $3 billion globally by the end of 2024, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketwatchmag.com\/cannabis-drinks-take-hold\/\">according to research firm Fortune Business Insights<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Available in Colorado<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7215383\" class=\"wp-caption alignright size-article_inline_third\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyautosizes lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thc-infused-beverages-are-easy-to-find-in-colorado-1.jpg\" alt=\"Watermelon CBD sparkling water. (Provided by Weller)\" width=\"1080\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thc-infused-beverages-are-easy-to-find-in-colorado-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"7215383\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thc-infused-beverages-are-easy-to-find-in-colorado-1.jpg 620w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.denverpost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/TDP-Z-FE10MAGWELLER.jpg?fit=210%2C9999px&amp;ssl=1 210w\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Watermelon CBD sparkling water. (Provided by Weller)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/keefbrands.com\/all-products\/\">Boulder-based Keef<\/a><\/strong> manufactures a collection of THC-infused beverages, including colas and root beers, sparkling water, energy drinks and mocktails.<\/p>\n<p>Ska Brewing in Durango makes <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/skabrewing.com\/about-oh-hi-cbd-sparkling-seltzers\/\">Oh Hi CBD Sparkling Seltzers<\/a><\/strong>. The low-calorie, low-sugar beverages contain 20 mg of CBD and come in four flavors: Pomegranate, Lemon Lime, Grapefruit, and Ginger Basil Limeade.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wellerbrands.com\/collections\">Boulder-based Weller<\/a><\/strong> crafts both THC- and CBD-infused beverages and a powdered CBD drink mix. Its hemp-derived THC drinks have 5 mg of THC and come in raspberry-lime, tropical peach and wild blackberry flavors. The company\u2019s 25 mg CBD drinks also come in fruit flavors (watermelon, tangerine, black cherry and peach mango).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cann<\/strong>, based in Los Angeles, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.denverpost.com\/2024\/02\/27\/thc-infused-seltzers-colorado-law-liquor-stores-restaurants\/\">launched its THC-infused Lo Boys seltzer in 30 Colorado stores and bars thisyear<\/a>. Each 12-ounce can is infused with 1 mg of THC and 15 mg of CBD. The bubbly beverages come in flavors like grapefruit-rosemary and lemon-lavender.<\/p>\n<p>Consumers can also find Delaware-based <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deltacrushbevco.com\/collections\/all\"><strong>DeltaCrush<\/strong>\u2018s fruit-flavored THC seltzers in Colorado liquor stores<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Sara B. Hansen is a Denver-based freelance writer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/myaccount.denverpost.com\/dp\/preference\">Subscribe to our new food newsletter, Stuffed, to get Denver food and drink news sent straight to your inbox.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"media_block\"><\/div>\n<p>THC drinks like seltzer or soda appeal because they offer quick effects, usually felt within 10 to 15 minutes. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[7953,52,330,7938,4995,7079,77,9,5019,7621,8311,7602,1,3,18,7072,6923,61,1736],"tags":[7957,2632,2908,7939,4996,7080,2655,5022,7623,8312,7603,2622,7073,6924],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10869"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10869"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10869\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10869"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10869"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10869"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}