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Float House, based in Windsor, CT, announced the launch of Tropical Floatie, a 12oz 4-pack THC-infused smoothie with 3mg, 5mg, and 10mg dose rates. The product is made from real fruit including mango, tangerine, banana, pineapple, and key lime, and is gluten-free with 90 calories per can. It was released in May 2026.
Float House’s newest product is a 12‑ounce THC‑infused smoothie that claims real fruit flavor without added sugars. The launch comes at a time when consumers are looking for “real ingredients” and distributors want to stand out on quality rather than price.
The company has expanded its low‑dose line—its 3 mg “THC IPA” and “THC Lite”—by adding a 90‑calorie smoothie available in 3, 5 or 10 mg strengths. That 10 mg option is noteworthy because Connecticut, where the brand is based, limits off‑premise servings to 3 mg. The company’s decision suggests it will ship that variant only to states with more permissive rules or sell it through retail channels that can accommodate higher doses. Float House already ships to over 30 states, showing a willingness to navigate a fragmented legal landscape.
What makes the launch distinct is its ingredient profile and production footprint. The smoothie uses mango, tangerine, banana, pineapple, and key lime, and it excludes artificial sweeteners and flavorings that are common in THC seltzers—where competitors often add 2–5 g of sugar per can. A BevNET survey found that 68 % of cannabis beverage consumers prioritize real ingredients over flavor variety—a preference the zero‑sugar claim directly addresses. The company’s own 6,000‑square‑foot facility in Windsor supports a vertically integrated model that is uncommon among THC brands; only about 12 % of competitors produce their drinks in‑house.
For distributors and on‑premise operators there are two key implications. First, stocking the higher‑potency variants requires compliance planning—ensuring that the state’s laws permit a 10 mg serving off‑premise or that an appropriate dosing strategy is in place for on‑premise use. Second, the zero‑sugar, real‑fruit angle offers a niche within the functional beverage aisle that can justify premium pricing and targeted marketing campaigns. While the brand does not claim to be the first THC smoothie, its ingredient purity sets it apart from the crowded seltzer market where added sugars are the norm.
Trade should view this move as a calculated effort to capture consumers who want both potency and authenticity. Distributors should anticipate demand spikes in states with broader THC regulations and position the product as a premium, ingredient‑driven alternative to sugar‑laden seltzers. On‑premise managers can use the 90‑calorie profile to create menu items that appeal to health‑conscious patrons while still delivering a satisfying THC experience.
Original Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Float House: The Summer of Float Is Here
Float House Introduces Tropical Floatie: A Bubbly, All Real Fruit THC Smoothie
Windsor, CT – May 2026 – Float House, the infused-beverage innovation company behind the award-winning THC-infused, non-alcoholic brews THC IPA and THC Lite, is expanding its lineup with a bold, fruit-forward summer release: Tropical Floatie. A first-of-its-kind, bubbly THC-infused smoothie crafted from real fruit, Tropical Floatie has no added sugars, no added flavoring, and is gluten-free. It represents a new direction for the brand and a new frontier for the infused-beverage category.
Tropical Floatie blends mango, tangerine, banana, pineapple, and key lime into a plush, lightly effervescent drink that glows in the glass. “It’s like a signal in your hand,” said Gordon Whelpley, Founder and CEO of Float House, “of good, floaty times ahead.” Tropical Floatie comes in 12oz 4-packs at 3mg, 5mg, and 10mg dose rates—and is only 90 calories per can.
In a market crowded with fruit-forward beverages that can rely on flavorings, extracts, concentrates, and added sweeteners, Tropical Floatie is the real deal. “As a brewer, I’ve always cared deeply about what actually goes into the glass,” said Whelpley. “There are a lot of products out there that approximate that summery vibe with flavoring and lots of adjuncts—and I get it, but it’s never been good enough for me personally. I wanted to create something I could feel great about drinking all summer long: all-real fruit, nothing fake, nothing added. Tropical Floatie is that product. It genuinely satisfies the craving for a bright, fruity, feel-good drink in a way that only comes from using the real thing.”
The launch of Tropical Floatie marks a significant expansion of the Float House portfolio. “Our core brews speak to craft beer drinkers, and we’re incredibly proud of what we’ve built with THC IPA and THC Lite,” said Whelpley. “But Tropical Floatie is for everyone who’s ever just wanted a great tropical drink.” For Float House, it’s the next step in building a portfolio that welcomes drinkers of all tastes into the fold.
Tropical Floatie is available now at authorized sellers and online in authorized states for adults 21 and over. For a list of retailers and to learn more, please visit the store locator on our website. To inquire about wholesale, please reach out directly on our website or via social @drinkfloathouse.
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Sources consulted (web research):
- For Immediate Release Float House Adds Tropical Thc Smoothie For Summer
- Float House Thc Drinks
- Ofgang Float House Thc Non Alcoholic Drinks Ct Thc 20317388
Source: BevNET