Hey guys, I somehow missed this thread at the time. Wow goes all the way back to 2016.
Lots of old thinking about the effects & cost of goods.
Having used both separately & together, I thought it reasonable to chip in some real world info.
1st, do you REALLY think a site like this would be banned or would censor a thread exploring unusual or unique materials to brew beer? After all "Beetroot, Chili & Chocolate Stout" is kinda out there.
2nd, it is illegal to brew a COMMERCIAL beverage which contains THC/CBD & alcohol. THC/CBD in a non alcoholic beverage or alcohol with out THC/CBD but not both for fear of losing their Brewer Licence. Ask Dad & Dudes about that. They did and they were spanked by both the Feds & the county.
3rd As homebrewers, we aren't selling our brews, so no issues.
4th Cost of goods. 22 percent AA pot from a Medical Dispensary runs $27 an 1/8 oz (3 g for Metric users) & $85 per oz. I typically buy 1/4 or 1/2 oz for $35 to $45 respectively.
5th extraction of the THC & infusing it into the beer. I suggest EmilyKyleNutrition.com for details but it comes down to Everclear or Glycerin as an absorber. I prefer the Glycerin as the alcohol needs to be evaporated. Both require an emulsifier to allow an oil & water to mix without separating. Lethesine does that very well. It's a Health Food product found in Whole Food, Natural Grocery & GNC.
I use 1 cup of either with an 1/8 for a 9mg per 12 oz or a 1/4 for 19mg. I add the Tincture to the 5 gal keg after the beer is fined or Cold Crashed.
6th What effect when consumed & what impact on taste & appearance of the beer. In Colorado, a Recreational dose is 10mg while a Medical dose is 25mg. Effect depends on AA of the pot & experience of the drinker. 10mg for most experienced consumers is a light buzz while 25mg is a significant buzz. Appearance is a slight haze in a Cream Ale. I'm planning to add a 20g Tincture to the Irish Fling Red Ale 1st Q Community Brew.
7th Do you drink a beer at work or before driving a car? Whether the beer has pot in it or not? I suggest that the consumer should exercise good judgement. I label these beers with a warning:
"If you might have to pee in a cup, don't drink this beer"
I recommend both the Emily Kyle site & Brewing with Cannabis by Kieth Villa. Both excellent sources.
I hope these observations provide some real world information regarding combining 2 of our favorite things.
Edit: I reviewed my post after reading Donoroto's comment on my Metric Fumble. I found I needed to make some other revisions. Thanks again Don.