Released in September 2025, RYTHM Kush expands RYTHM Beverages’ national rollout of hemp-derived THC drinks designed for defined use occasions. The non-alcoholic beverage launched alongside its "energizing" counterpart, RYTHM Sativa, and is available nationwide through licensed retailers, dispensaries and direct-to-consumer shipping. The release reflects continued growth in the THC beverage category, particularly products positioned as alternatives to alcohol and traditional edible formats.
RYTHM Kush is formulated to emphasize calming and relaxation-focused effects. The beverage combines hemp-derived THC with CBD and L-theanine, a compound commonly used in functional drinks and supplements. It features a Mango Pineapple flavor and is offered in three dosage options: 5 milligrams THC, 5 millgrams CBD; 10 milligrams THC, 10 milligrams CBD; and 25 milligrams THC, 25 milligrams CBD. Each serving contains 60 calories and contains no alcohol.
The beverage line was developed in collaboration with winemakers Charles Bieler and Joel Gott. Their role focused on beverage formulation and flavor balance, bringing experience from the wine industry into the THC drink space. The collaboration aligns with RYTHM’s approach to consistency and standardized production across product categories.
RYTHM Beverages are produced by RYTHM, a cannabis brand with established national distribution and recognition in the flower category. The beverage launch represents the company’s entry into a new product segment while maintaining brand continuity across regulated and hemp-derived markets. All RYTHM beverages are positioned around clearly labeled effects, with Kush intended for lower-energy settings and relaxation-oriented use.
The Kush variety contrasts directly with RYTHM Sativa within the same product line. While Sativa includes caffeine and is positioned for daytime or active use, Kush removes stimulants and incorporates CBD and L-theanine to support a more subdued experience. Both products are available in identical can sizes and dosage tiers, allowing consumers to choose based on effect preference rather than format.
The beverage launch coincides with RYTHM’s broader brand activity, which includes music-focused collaborations and live event sponsorships. While those initiatives target cultural engagement, RYTHM Kush itself is positioned as a functional beverage option intended for at-home consumption, social settings, or occasions where alcohol is not desired.
With nationwide availability and direct-to-consumer shipping, RYTHM Kush enters a competitive market segment with clearly defined formulation details, dosage transparency and standardized branding. The product reflects ongoing efforts by established cannabis companies to adapt their offerings to changing consumer preferences around format, onset time and alcohol alternatives.
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Loads of mango and sweet pineapple with a hint of citrus.
Pleasant, very sweet profile of mango, pineapple and lemon candies, mixed with a bit of dank cannabis character. A nice balance, with the dank notes cutting through the sweetness.
The finish leans a bit less sweet, with some tart lemon peel coming through, joined by some mild dank cannabis notes. It does eventually leave you with a bit of a an aspartame taste in your mouth, but not an overwhelming one.
This is a very pleasant cannabis-infused drink! It’s sweet, tropical and refreshing, and the sweetness is curbed a good bit by dank cannabis flavor, creating a nice balance. It strays into cloying territory a bit, but there’s are certainly worse options out there, and this is a good drink.
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