Paul Weaver

The cannabis beverage sector faces challenges for scale and consumer education. Investors and companies in the space see growth opportunities and are ready for the coming breakout moment. Here's the insight from a panel of experts at the 2025 Benzinga Capital Conference in Chicago. Cannabis...

With another year behind us with no federal legalization of marijuana and no approval of the SAFE Banking Act, the industry’s biggest problem remains the lack of access to capital. What will happen in 2024? Are we any closer to either of these reforms? At first glance it...

The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE: SAM), known for brands like Sam Adams and Twisted Tea, entered the cannabis beverage market with a vision of being the world's most innovative beverage company. In 2022, Boston Beer launched 'Teapot,' featuring cannabis-infused iced tea in...

"Everything about moving liquid is an industry that has been working pretty well since the prohibition of alcohol ended," opened Paul Weaver, director, and head of cannabis at the Boston Beer Company Inc. (NYSE: SAM), as he stood under the dazzling lights of the Benzinga ...

America’s love affair with hard seltzer began back in 1993 when Coors Brewing Company launched a carbonated beverage, Zima Clearmalt that was marketed as an alternative to beer. Now, three decades later, seltzers are losing the booze and adding another ...

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At the recent Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference in Miami Beach, Paul Weaver, head of cannabis at Boston Beer Company (NYSE: SAM), discussed his views on competition within the cannabis-infused beverage market. Rather than seeing competition as a threat, Weaver embraces it as an opportunity to...

While federal legalization of cannabis could be nearing the corner, several experts in the cannabis beverage sector told attendees at the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference not to bet on it. Instead, the panel shared tips and tricks of what companies should be doing to prepare for legalization...

After the overwhelming success of last year's 4/20 business event, the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference is returning to Miami Beach on April 11-12, 2023 where an innovative cannabis expert will discuss the impact of marijuana-infused beverages on the nascent market. Head Of Cannabis At...

The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE: SAM) unveiled the 'Stop the Stigma' merchandise collaboration between TeaPot, Boston Beer's new line of cannabis-infused iced teas, and Peace Collective, a Canadian lifestyle apparel brand. Net proceeds from the merchandise go directly to Pardons...

The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE: SAM) is launching TeaPot, a new line of cannabis-infused iced teas. TeaPot is the company's first infused beverage offering and will be available in select Canadian provinces beginning in July. TeaPot blends real tea with specific cannabis strains to enhance...