MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The production lines at Indeed Brewing moved quickly, the cans filling not with beer, but with THC-infused seltzer. The product, which features the compound that gets cannabis users high, has been a lifeline at Indeed and other craft breweries as alcohol sales have fallen in recent years. But that boom looks set to come to a crashing halt. Buried in the bill that ended the federal government shutdown this month was a provision to ban those drinks, along with other impairing beverages and snacks made from hemp. Now the $24 billion hemp industry is scrambling to save itself before the provision takes effect in November 2026. “It’s a big deal,” said Ryan Bandy, Indeed’s chief business officer. “It would be a mess for our breweries, for our industry, and obviously for a lot of people who like these things.” Here’s what to know about the looming ban on impairing products derived from hemp.
THC-Infused Beverages Face Federal Ban Amid Industry Uncertainty

THC-Infused Beverages Face Federal Ban Amid Industry Uncertainty
The burgeoning market for THC-infused products is threatened as Congress considers a federal ban on hemp-derived consumables that may get users high. This decision could impact thousands of jobs and a $24 billion industry.
Indeed Brewing has seen growth through THC-infused seltzers, which have helped offset declining alcohol sales. However, a new federal provision could ban these products, causing significant disruption to the hemp industry. As legislators debate regulations, uncertainties loom over the future of hemp-derived THC, which could jeopardize numerous businesses and lead to massive job losses if the ban is implemented in November 2026.




















