It seems science is trying to get ahead of both economics and politics. First I learned of yeast that could emulate hops, then I read about a abnormal hop glut and now, we be getting hemp-y. From Colorado of course. Due in part to hemp hearts in the new beer from New Belgium called The Hemperor.
New Belgium calls it a “game-changing union of hops and hemp, plants genetically related that produce similar organic aromatic compounds known as terpenes. This ale is brewed with hemp hearts (the meat of the seed, minus the shell) and dry-hopped with Simcoe and experimental HBC 522 hops to create a dank, pungent hop aroma balanced by a sweet, mildly bitter finish. Federal law prohibits brewers from using hemp leaf and flower, so New Belgium brewers found a creative solution using other natural plant materials that perfectly emulate those hemp terpenes.”
That is followed with the disclaimer that The Hemperor HPA contains no THC or CBD.
Obviously, there are major issues surrounding anything marijuana related but if we can talk about it and really test it and maybe regulate it with actual science (sorry Trump/Pence and/or any Republican) we can make a better judgement. For those who are pro the fact that “New Belgium is also partnering with GCH Inc, the company founded by Willie Nelson and family to build brands inspired by his journey as an artist and advocate, in supporting the national campaign”, Hemp 4 Victory might be all the conversation you need because “one dollar from every barrel of The Hemperor HPA sold will be donated to Hemp 4 Victory in support of its mission to raise awareness and promote pro-hemp bills in the House & Senate.” Where they will probably die a quick death because, let’s face it. Those two bodies politic aren’t outside the box thinkers or problem solvers.