lingered a bit in a state of regulatory limbo. Hemp-derived CBD products below a certain fractional THC content appear to be legal, federally. Some state laws still won’t allow it. Though obtainable in many regions, the rules surrounding CBD are hazy and confused. Prohibition of the stuff seems to depend to a certain degree on whether the source plant is hemp or cannabis. Minnesota’s Modist Brewing Co. collaborated with North Loop neighbor, Stigma Hemp, in 2019 to infuse a CBD tincture with a Dream Yard IPA inspired hop blend, yielding Dream Oil. Stigma states their non-psychoactive oils are formulated to make you feel better and suggests the power of CBD to relax, relieve and recover. F i n n e g a n ’s B r e w C o . i n Minneapolis also released Kicked to the Herb in 2019. This American pale ale, perhaps the first CBD beer released in Minnesota, made an appearance on the tap lines when their taproom reopened earlier this season. Kicked to the Herb incorporates locally sourced hops to achieve a mildly bitter, tropical, resinous vibe. I’m still seeing it in cans at some locations. Indeed Brewing Company recently announced the release of Lull, their non-alcoholic lemonade-key lime CBD seltzer. CBD, they say, promoted a cool, calm and collected state of being. Which, it would seem, the world could use a little of. Bert Mattson is a chef and writer based in St. Paul. He is the manager of the iconic Mickey’s Diner. bertsbackburner.com
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