Toppling Goliath dives into THC, CBD beverages

How it started: The Decorah brewery started developing THC drinks in early 2024 as hemp products grew more popular in Iowa and surrounding states, Sam Lewey, TG's spokesperson, tells Axios.

• Initially, they wanted to launch 5- and 10-milligram options, but the new law resulted in them delaying their products.

Details: Iowans can get 4-milligram strawberry and lemon-lime drinks, while more potent, 10-milligram orange cream and strawberry drinks are sold in states like Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Behind the scenes: While Toppling Goliath's beer is brewed here, because of Iowa's hemp laws, the brewery contracts with a Minnesota producer to handle its THC drinks because the 10-milligram drinks can't enter the state, Lewey says.

Yes, but: Following clarifications on state law, the company plans to sell a 5-milligram, 16-ounce drink that is being made in-house.

Where to find it: Merry Rain is mostly distributed in eastern Iowa at the moment, with plans for wider distribution into central Iowa this year.

They're also shippable, with a four-pack costing $20.99.