Minnesota bars, restaurants andbreweries can now offer THC beverages on tap under a new state law.
Why it matters: Minnesota is the first state to explicitly legalize serving THC drinks this way, says Bob Galligan, government relations director for the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild.
Between the lines: Treating THC drinks like beer could help reduce any stigma around them, Galligan adds.
"The ability to actually walk into a bar and sit down, have a pint of THC, and having that be completely normal ... is ultimately kind of the broader goal."
Zoom in: Adoption is slow so far — but one brewery, HeadFlyer, is letting the hemp-derived beverages flow.
HeadFlyer head of beer Neil Miller hopes the "trial run" will lead to an opportunity to "expand our product lineup," he tells Axios.
Yes, but: The switch isn't seamless.
Galligan advises producers to take it slow and test everything from tap line cleaning processes to whether a batch's potency remains consistent throughout the keg.
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