Too Good To Be True Seltzer?
Apr 16, 2024 03:55PM ● By Lauren Pope
The beverage department at Rouses always has things that look fun and interesting. My poor husband still checks every time for the sno-ball beer they had a few summers ago. Alas, it has never returned. This summer though, the beverage department branched out a bit from boozy relaxation. Instead of alcohol, these tasty seltzers contain a hemp-derived, and completely legal, version of CBD and THC.
Color us intrigued.
First of all though, how does this work? Is this really legal? According to the manufacturer:
The 2018 USDA Farm Bill legalized hemp (aka cannabis with under 0.3% THC) production at the federal level, and subsequently, many states have taken steps to regulate products made from Hemp. In our home state of Louisiana, Louie Louie is registered with the Department of Health. While we limit the states that we ship to, please also check local laws before ordering.
Apparently, Louie Louie wasn't the only one in the cannabis seltzer game though. Around the same time, we spotted a more tropically flavored competitor called Crescent 9.
You'll notice that I'm talking about these in the past-tense. As quickly as they arrived, they vanished! Apparently they weren't selling too well because of their relatively high price point, and so they were...liquidated.
The summertime fling had come to an end. However, we've heard rumors that they might be making a return. $20 for a 4-pack of Louie, or $12 for a 4-pack of Crescent 9, might have scared customers away, initially, but the cost makes more sense in the context of what these are, and what they are not. They're definitely not like beer. You're definitely NOT going to be downing the whole case of these at a BBQ. They're meant to be enjoyed in moderation.
In fact, both Louie Louie and Crescent 9 suggest that consumers start with just one half of a can at first and then wait 15 minutes to see how they feel. An entire can is more than enough for most people at any given setting. So if and when they return, understand that the cost per experience is really quite low.
Now, for the disclaimer: These drinks contain THC and CBD. People all react differently to cannabis, so start slow to make sure you're not someone who reacts poorly. Also, just like any intoxicating substance, these should be enjoyed responsibly. And, according to Louie Louie the THC found in these drinks will show up on a drug test, so if you are in a position where THC consumption is not allowed, obviously don't drink them!
However, if you're someone who is looking for an alcohol alternative to relax at the end of the day, you might give these a try. That is...if they ever come back to Zachary. In the meantime, many beer and wine stores in Baton Rouge carry them and other varieties, and they can be purchased online on their respective websites.
First of all though, how does this work? Is this really legal? According to the manufacturer:
The 2018 USDA Farm Bill legalized hemp (aka cannabis with under 0.3% THC) production at the federal level, and subsequently, many states have taken steps to regulate products made from Hemp. In our home state of Louisiana, Louie Louie is registered with the Department of Health. While we limit the states that we ship to, please also check local laws before ordering.
Apparently, Louie Louie wasn't the only one in the cannabis seltzer game though. Around the same time, we spotted a more tropically flavored competitor called Crescent 9.
So, are they any good? Well, this author hasn't personally tried them, but people I know who decided to sample them and they say that they were great. They describe them as giving a nice, calming sensation without any sort of rough hangover that you'd get from alcohol. They were also great for dulling some nagging pain without needing strong pain medications.
You'll notice that I'm talking about these in the past-tense. As quickly as they arrived, they vanished! Apparently they weren't selling too well because of their relatively high price point, and so they were...liquidated.
The summertime fling had come to an end. However, we've heard rumors that they might be making a return. $20 for a 4-pack of Louie, or $12 for a 4-pack of Crescent 9, might have scared customers away, initially, but the cost makes more sense in the context of what these are, and what they are not. They're definitely not like beer. You're definitely NOT going to be downing the whole case of these at a BBQ. They're meant to be enjoyed in moderation.
In fact, both Louie Louie and Crescent 9 suggest that consumers start with just one half of a can at first and then wait 15 minutes to see how they feel. An entire can is more than enough for most people at any given setting. So if and when they return, understand that the cost per experience is really quite low.
Now, for the disclaimer: These drinks contain THC and CBD. People all react differently to cannabis, so start slow to make sure you're not someone who reacts poorly. Also, just like any intoxicating substance, these should be enjoyed responsibly. And, according to Louie Louie the THC found in these drinks will show up on a drug test, so if you are in a position where THC consumption is not allowed, obviously don't drink them!
However, if you're someone who is looking for an alcohol alternative to relax at the end of the day, you might give these a try. That is...if they ever come back to Zachary. In the meantime, many beer and wine stores in Baton Rouge carry them and other varieties, and they can be purchased online on their respective websites.