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Guest Pete Olander - THC Drinks Explained πŸ’ Hemp vs CBD vs Delta-9 | Inside the $1B Cannabis Beverage Boom πŸš€


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This week πŸ“’I talkπŸŽ™οΈwith Pete Olander Founder at Drink Happie, and we discuss the differences in Delta 8-10, the timing of why Cannibis was changed from Sechedule 1 to 3 Classification by Trump so research can be done and the odd timing of the FM 4121 Banning Cannibis in various formats in the goverment opening last November! πŸ‘πŸ· πŸŽ‡ πŸŽ‰ ✨ πŸ‘ πŸ₯‚ 😁

THC drinks, CBD vs Delta-9, hemp regulation, functional mushroom beverages & cannabis laws explained πŸ„πŸ’ Inside the $1B hemp beverage boom!Β 

Watch Here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nbPK6S-S7II

πŸ”₯ Engaging Summary

In this episode of Thirsty Thursdays, Jessie Ott sits down with Pete Olander, founder of Drink Happy, to break down the fast-growing world of THC beverages, CBD drinks, hemp regulation, and functional mushroom wellness.

From Delta-9 vs Delta-8 confusion to Schedule 3 cannabis shifts and the future of hemp drinks in grocery and liquor stores β€” this is the real talk the beverage industry needs. 🍹🌿

They also taste test THC microdose drinks and mushroom-infused beverages (Lion’s Mane, Cordyceps, Reishi) and discuss why low-dose THC could disrupt alcohol.

πŸš€ Key Takeaways

βœ… Delta-9 is naturally occurring β€” Delta-8 & Delta-10 are synthetic
βœ… THC beverages are tested multiple times before reaching consumers
βœ… Hemp drinks are a billion-dollar category in 2025
βœ… Functional mushrooms are exploding in wellness retail
βœ… Schedule 3 cannabis could unlock more medical research
βœ… Beverage regulation may follow the alcohol model
βœ… Microdose THC = controlled experience vs dispensary high-dose products
βœ… AI & real-time sales data are helping emerging beverage brands scale

This episode blends entrepreneurship, wellness, beverage innovation, and policy insight into one powerful conversation.

We cover:
β€’ Hemp beverage compliance & testing standards
β€’ Cannabis beverage distribution models
β€’ Functional mushrooms like Lion’s Mane & Reishi
β€’ Real-time Amazon beverage sales data
β€’ The billion-dollar hemp drink market

If you’re in food & beverage, CPG, wellness, cannabis retail, or alcohol distribution β€” this conversation is essential. πŸš€

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