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With a market steadily growing and expanding in popularity, people continue to innovate for new ways to enhance the pleasurably and effects of marijuana. While some people have found weed to be a good method to counteract the drunken effects of alcohol, there are also people who prefer to use THC to enhance the buzzing experience.
The compounds in marijuana plants and the hops in beer are actually more related than many people think. Both hops and cannabis fall into the Cannabaceae family, giving them physical and chemical similarities. Aside from their effects, their historical origins share many prohibitions during the English times are all part of its legacy. Plus, the two simply compliment each other almost to perfection.
In this article, we’ll visit several types of beer and how they can be best enjoyed when paired with weed.
Pairing Marijuana with IPA
Because of the hops-heavy brewing of IPAs, this style of beer pairs perfectly with strains that are strong in their own flavours, such as Cotton Candy Kush. Fans of the bitter back-end of IPA draughts will love enjoying the beer with a complementary and deeply flavoured cannabis strain to mask the bitter taste.
Pairing Marijuana with Fruity Beer
Similar to pairing heavily hopped beers with stronger flavoured kush, pairing beers brewed with fruit notes with cannabis strains that contain fruit scents works wonderfully. Tropical and floral notes from the beer play off of the fruity character in a way that will make you wonder why you never tried the pair earlier. The Mango Haze is a great place to start when complimenting your fruit-infused beer.
Pairing Marijuana with Pilsner
Pilsners are a widely appreciated style of beer due to their lightness. Spark up a strain with delightful terpenes with your next pilsner to enjoy a mild and refreshing evening. Strains like Ice Cream Man make great partners to any pilsner beer.
Pairing Marijuana with Sour Beer
Sour beers aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, but if you enjoy the puckering effect of a fruity sour, pairing it with your favourite strain of bud should be your next move. One of the best effects that sour beers have when paired with weed is Orange Crush. The sour flavour promotes salivation, preventing a dry mouth and kicking your experience up a notch.
Our Final Thoughts…
If you’re into weed, and enjoy beers on many occasions, then definitely give your favourite beer a try with a few marijuana strains. Different strains can lead to different effects, so many sure to test a few out before settling onto one!
