5 beer ingredients that are banned in the United States – The Denver Post

5 beer ingredients that are banned in the United States – The Denver Post

When River North Brewery founder Matt Hess first discovered amburana wood, he immediately wanted to use it in a recipe. The wood, which comes from trees native to South America, offers a distinct profile with spicy notes of cinnamon. Hess thought it would aptly complement one of the brewery’s signature high-alcohol beers. After receiving some … Read more

Cannabis Users Are Driving up Sales for Frozen Food, Little Ceasar’s and Taco Bell

Cannabis Users Are Driving up Sales for Frozen Food, Little Ceasar’s and Taco Bell

A new study found that daily marijuana users are influencing the consumer economy by playing a key role in driving up sales of frozen food. The study suggests they rely more heavily on delivery apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats compared to the general population. Little Caesars pizza appears to be a surprising favourite among … Read more

Denver’s best 420 food, drink specials for cannabis cravings

Denver’s best 420 food, drink specials for cannabis cravings

Denver is well known for its green space, but every April it gets even greener with the arrival of 4/20. The signature local event is, of course, the Mile High 420 Fest, which will bring Gucci Mane, Afroman, Big Boss Vette and a smattering of other musicians to Civic Center park. Red Rocks Amphitheatre in … Read more

THC-infused seltzers available in Colorado liquor stores

THC-infused seltzers available in Colorado liquor stores

A new THC-infused seltzer is now available in Colorado and, in a departure from cannabis norms, locals don’t need to go to a dispensary to purchase it. That’s because Cann seltzers are made with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) extracted from hemp rather than from marijuana. In Colorado, marijuana can only be sold by heavily … Read more

Colorado legal marijuana sales spurred new industry, inspired reform

Colorado legal marijuana sales spurred new industry, inspired reform

The world’s first legal sale of recreational marijuana happened in Denver on Jan. 1, 2014. In fact, it happened twice. Mason Tvert was managing the onslaught of media that descended on the Mile High City to witness the historic moment, set in motion by the successful legalization campaign he’d led. So many camera crews and … Read more