Breweries Are Responding by Finding New Ways to Produce Lower-Alcohol Beer for Health-Conscious Drinkers – Willamette Week

One of the more disruptive beer trends in recent years has been brought about by the rising popularity of the lifestyle beverage category. From hard seltzers to CBD-infused sodas, sparkling hop waters and more, the focus is often on low calories and low carbs. Add in growing awareness about the deleterious effects of ethanol, and that means low (or no) alcohol is in demand for those reasons as well. Over the past several years, N/A beer sales have increased—up 39% and 38% in 2019 and 2020, respectively. In 2021, there was a 315% overall increase in combined no- and low-alcohol…

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New Britain panel endorses recreational marijuana sales — with some restrictions – New Haven Register

NEW BRITAIN — The city is moving ahead with plans to allow recreational cannabis dispensaries and production facilities as soon as this year. But the stores will only be permitted to serve customers during the day and will be restricted to certain commercial areas under newly proposed regulations recently endorsed by a key city body. The Common Council’s zoning subcommittee voted unanimously Tuesday to approve regulations allowing cannabis-related businesses, a crucial step in bringing the burgeoning recreational marijuana industry to the city. The state law legalizing recreational cannabis gave cities and towns the power to regulate where marijuana can be…

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Marijuana Legalization: What Could a New Federal Cannabis Law Mean? – CNET

In April, New Mexico became the latest state to legalize recreational marijuana. Olena Ruban/Getty Images The House on Wednesday passed the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement, or MORE Act, which removes cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act and requires courts to expunge convictions of nonviolent marijuana offenders. It passed by a vote of 220-204. Its chances of success are far slimmer in the Senate, where it would need the support of all 50 Democrats and at least 10 Republicans to pass.  Democrats in the Senate are actually working on their own similar bill, the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, which…

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Why Small Businesses Matter: Auntie’s Puff Palace – HamletHub

Prev 1 of 2 Next Why Small Businesses Matter Shop small, do big things for your community Why Small Businesses Matter puts a spotlight on the local merchants who donate their time, talent, goods, and services for the betterment of our community. The shop local movement spreads virally as local businesses who are “tagged” have the opportunity to share their story! You’re IT Auntie’s Puff Palace! Three questions with Bri Ramos Smith, founder of Auntie’s Puff Palace. Why did you start your business? I created Auntie’s Puff Palace because I want to create space for people of color, especially in the cannabis…

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Things to Do in Miami: Food and Drink Events This Week April 4-8, 2022 – Miami New Times

This week’s food events in Miami include the annual Chef’s Table on the Bay at Deering Estate, Tipsy Trivia in honor of Miami Beach Pride Week at Miami Diner, and restaurants where you can celebrate National Beer Day and National Empanada Day. Know of any events that should be shared on our list? Email [email protected]. <a href="https://media2.miaminewtimes.com/mia/imager/u/original/14191670/miami_diner_pride_milkshake.png" rel="contentImg_gal-14191398" title="Miami Diner celebrates Miami Beach Pride week with a special Strawberry Rainbow milkshake and Tipsy Trivia. – PHOTO COURTESY OF MIAMI DINER" data-caption="Miami Diner celebrates Miami Beach Pride week with a special Strawberry Rainbow milkshake and Tipsy Trivia.   Photo courtesy of Miami…

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House votes to federally legalize cannabis (Newsletter: April 4, 2022) – Marijuana Moment

Biden agrees marijuana laws “not working”; MD puts legalization on ballot; Congress research vote; WA treasurer pushes cannabis banking Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Before you dig into today’s cannabis news, I wanted you to know you can keep this resource free and published daily by subscribing to Marijuana Moment on Patreon. We’re a small independent publication diving deep into the cannabis world and rely on readers like you to keep going….

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Best Delta-8 Gummies In 2022: Top 5 THC Brands for Selling Delta 8 Edibles – Forks Forum

Have you ever wished for a magic potion to relieve you of your mental stress and worries so you can relax after a hard long day? Or perhaps finally get you a good night’s sleep because of the night owl that you’ve been? Well, your wish is the world’s command because there exists a product doing just that for you! That’s right, Delta-8 Gummies are your go to solution. These gummies not only taste great but also get you feeling relaxed, reduce stress and induce mellowness within you to help you sleep better. According to CFAH, Delta-8 Gummies have several…

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Roy Exum: Legalize Pot Use – The Chattanoogan

A few of my friends were sitting on the porch a few weeks back when one, rather casually, lit up a joint of marijuana. He was delighted to share it with another friend and we who don’t partake of weed kidded them as they got a buzz. To me it was no different than the beer and whiskey that was also present and by nightfall had also created a buzz. In case you missed it the House of Representatives voted on Friday to decriminalize marijuana nationally, as 37 states have already done so in varying degrees of legalization. For the…

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