In 2012 , Colorado became one of the first states to legitimatise recreational marijuana for adult , pioneering a movement that carry on to reign the national political conversation . While there ’s still a recollective mode to go before marijuana is made effectual nationally , there is no doubt that cannabis is having a moment . It ’s even found its mode into a pint glass .
Aurora , Colorado - basedDude ’s Brewsis launching the land ’s first federally approved seam of hemp - infuse beer after a massively successful test discharge of their first brew last year .
“ The nation of Colorado was founded by pioneer with an adventurous spirit , ” founder Mason Hembree says . “ That spirit has keep on to fly high to today . Just like legalization , merge cannabis and wiliness beer was inevitable . ”
The brewery is kicking off their General Washington ’s Secret Stash crease of marijuana brews ( constitute for the steel ’s rotatory nature and because the general grew hemp for textile production ) with an India Pale Ale steep with a cannabis sativa selection , which hold high-pitched levels of non - psychoactive cannabinoids . That think that the beer wo n’t have any of the usual forcible or mental effects associated with marijuana . ( It also mean it ’s sound in all 50 state . ) But why include cannabis in the beer at all ?
Hembree believes that marijuana “ belongs in our beer ” since cannabis sativa and hops add up from the same cannabaceae syndicate and both produce similar organic aroma chemical compound known as terpene . But while the cannabis infusion does bestow a subtle aroma , the beer ’s “ dank , ” weed - like smell really comes from a carefully crafted blend of hop .
Hembree also believes that marijuana could be a healthy addition to beer . He refer enquiry that suggests cannabinoids might metabolize lipide that cause liver scathe , as well as acting as antioxidants and major tranquillizer .
But the real driving behind the brewery ’s choice to let in cannabis in beer seems to be the desire to see marijuana legitimatize across the country . It ’s the brewery ’s drinkable political program line .
“ We believe our beer will help lend the [ marijuana ] debate to the local saloon , tavern and liquor shop , ” Hembree said in a press release . “ What just way to introduce the delicate side of the flora than through a potable America already loves and take ? ”
Dude ’s Brews will be pouring the Secret Stash IPA at their “ breweria ” pizza pie restaurant and Browning automatic rifle , and the DenverGreat American Beer Festivalin October — with plans to go national if theirKickstarter campaignis successful . In the meantime , Hembree has in high spirits hope for the brewage ’s future tense in his nursing home state .
“ With a well informed community , I believe Colorado will not only apprize what we are doing with beer , but aid to inform other communities as to why it matters , ” he says .
