HEMP PRODUCT: Beverages

SUB MARKETS: Beers, Alcohol, Dairy Substitutes, Energy Drinks

For those thirsty for hemp knowledge, day 15 of our 31 Days of Hemp campaign might quench your need: hemp beverages. Hemp drinks are often derived from the hemp seed and range form energy drinks to non-dairy milk substitutes to craft ale beers. Milk substitutes made from soaked hemp seeds contain ten essential amino acids and are great sources of protein for vegans or individuals with soy and tree-nut allergies. Containing no (or trivial) amounts of THC, the seeds are generally toasted or ground to add a light nutty flavor.

Other great characteristics of hemp seed derivatives include:

• Highly / easily digested
• Rich in essential fatty acids
• Contains iron, magnesium, & zinc
• Plus other minerals and nutrients
• Non-mercury source of omegas 3 and 6
• No phytates (enzyme inhibitors)
• Low carbohydrate
• Anti-inflammatory
• Anti-fatigue properties
• Stimulates the immune system*

* Note, due to high amino acid content, especially arginine, hemp seed products can stimulate T-Cells and antibodies (i.e. the immune system). Individuals with autoimmune conditions should take caution and consult a medical professional before adding hemp supplements to their diet.

VENDORS / MANUFACTURERS

Non-Alcoholic

• Manitoba Hemp Bliss (Canada)
• Living Harvest Tempt (US)
• Pacific Hemp (US)
• Daily Greens (US)
• CannaEnergy (US)
• 420 Energy Drinks (US)
• Totally Hemp Crazy / Rocky Mountain High (US)

Alcoholic

• O’Fallon Hemp Hop Rye (US)
• Humboldt Brown Hemp Ale (US)
• Cannabia Hemp Beer (Germany)
• Fitger’s Home Grown Hempen Ale (US)
• Uinta’s Dubhe Imperial Black IPA (US)