There’s been a lot of noise this week about a surprise hemp amendment tucked into the federal government funding bill. Headlines are flying. Panic is trending.

And everyone’s asking the same question:
“So… is this the end of hemp drinks?”

Short answer:
No. Not today. Not tomorrow. Not anytime this year.

Long answer? Let’s break it down — Foundry style.

What actually happened

In classic DC fashion, a few lines got slipped into a must-pass bill that could, in the future, change the way hemp-derived THC products are regulated.

Think: a new definition of hemp, a new way THC is measured, and a timeline that kicks in one year after the bill is fully signed and finalized.

Is it huge? Yeah.
Is it happening overnight? Not even close.

Right now, Foundry products you know and love are still legal, still shipping, and still chilling on shelves in Minnesota and across the U.S.

What this bill could change

If the amendment stands as written (and trust us, a lot can change in a year), products with certain cannabinoid levels or formulations may need to be reformulated or re-labeled down the road.

Here’s what that means in real-world language:

Hemp-Derived THC Beverages

Products like our THC sodas are the ones federal lawmakers are eyeing.
These would be the most directly impacted if the new definition goes into effect as written.

Again: still legal now.
Still legal through the next year.
Still the perfect crack-open after a long day.

Full-Spectrum or Multi-Cannabinoid Formulas

Anything that naturally carries trace cannabinoids (CBD, CBG, THCa, etc.) could be affected depending on how strictly the “total THC” formula ends up being enforced.

But again:
Right now, they’re still fully legal.
Still on shelves.
Still doing exactly what people rely on them for.

What is not true

Let’s clear up the rumors:

You’re not breaking the law by buying hemp drinks.
Minnesota’s hemp retail market is not shutting down
Foundry Nation is not changing what we do
No one’s coming for your six-pack or your gummies tonight.

This is a policy conversation, not a product apocalypse

What’s moving right now (aka: Business as usual)

Foundry Nation is not hitting pause.
Not slowing down.
Not switching lanes.

We’re doing what we always do:

• Making the boldest flavors in the game
  
• Keeping everything compliant with state law
  
• Dropping new products (yep, still happening)
  
• Running production as scheduled
  
• Staying plugged into the regulatory conversation, without losing our damn minds about it
  

If anything, this moment just sharpened our mission:

Old-school flavors. New-school high. Regulation, not prohibition.
Keep the category safe — don’t kill it.

So, what should customers know?

Here’s the highlights:

• Your Foundry favorites? They’re good to go, today, tomorrow, and for the foreseeable future.
  
• Minnesota’s market is still one of the safest and most transparent in the country.
  
• Nothing changes for you right now — not how you buy, not where you buy, not what you can enjoy.
  

If anything changes down the line, we’ll tell you before the rumors do.

The bigger picture

This bill isn’t just about drinks — it’s about the future of safer alternatives.

It’s about giving adults options that aren’t alcohol or pharmaceuticals.

It’s about keeping small businesses alive, farmers supported, and consumer choice intact.

It’s about fighting for smart rules — not outdated fear.

Foundry Nation isn’t going anywhere.
And neither is this community.

We’ll keep you posted

As the details shake out over the next year, we’ll stay loud, clear, and honest.
That’s how we do business at Foundry.

Until then?

Crack a can. Stay high-drated. And, keep showing the f%¢k up for the future you want.
We’ll be right here building with you.