Les Stewart

Manufacturing Hemp-Derived THC Beverages

As hemp-derived THC beverages grow in popularity, so do the complexities around producing them safely and legally. This session brings together experienced manufacturers to share best practices for formulation, packaging, labeling, and navigating the evolving regulatory landscape. Attendees will gain real-world insight into what it takes to manufacture compliant, high-quality THC beverages.

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Les Stewart, Co-Owner and Chief Brewing Officer, Trophy Brewing Company

Les Stewart is Co-Owner and Chief Brewing Officer at Trophy Brewing Co. He has been with Trophy since he joined as the lone brewing staff in 2012 when the company operated as a brewpub with a 3 barrel system brewing and has overseen the growth to its current incarnation as a self-distributing microbrewery that covers the Triangle and produces around 5000 bbls a year. In recent years the brewery has expanded it's production focus to include distilled spirits and thc seltzer.