Total Wine & More is partnering with Bayou City Hemp Company and 8th Wonder, adding their full portfolio of hemp-derived THC beverages to all 38 stores throughout TX and all five LA locations. Products available include HOWDY, Beach Break and 8th Wonder Cannabis, the company states.
Bayou City Hemp acquired 8th Wonder in 2023, Houston’s decade-old brewery and distillery, to become a vertically integrated cannabis and craft beverage company. Total Wine’s move to introduce hemp-derived THC beverages to their customers is a massive step forward in the THC Beverage category, according to the company.
Expansion Throughout Texas
Restaurants, music venues, movie theaters, bars and even family-friendly bowling alleys have embraced cannabis, proving that hemp-derived THC beverages are quickly becoming the new normal. Over 1,000 major metro retailers in the Lone Star State have embraced these products with open arms and Bayou City Hemp and 8th Wonder expect to see their footprint double over the next month as other retailers add the full portfolio to their shelves, menus and bars, the company states.
“Our THC beverages are taking Texas by storm and this partnership with Total Wine & More is a major advancement in our mission to bring these products to the mainstream,” said Ben Meggs, CEO Bayou City Hemp and 8th Wonder, in a news release. “These non-alcoholic beverages are widely sought after and we’re thrilled to make them accessible to the customers of such an iconic and reputable company in the Lone Star State and Louisiana. In a short amount of time, our products have emerged as some of the top sellers in Texas Total Wines.”
Nationwide Appeal
With placement secured in every major metro area across the state, the teams at Bayou City Hemp and 8th Wonder have begun to set their sights on expansion into new territories, according to the company.
“Our portfolio of THC-infused beverages continues to expand due to the overwhelming popularity of our products,” said Meggs in the release. “Consumer trends have shaped the future of our brand and business. We adapt to meet the preferences of our consumers, which is why we are leaning into these alcohol alternatives and we’re seeing massive success.”
In addition to interest across Texas, Bayou City Hemp and 8th Wonder products have also garnered national appeal. The brand will be entering into 2-to-3 new states over the course of the next few months, with more information forthcoming.
