Marz Community Brewing Co. recovered from the post-pandemic downturn with the help of hemp-derived THC beverages.

Their infused line, which includes low-dose and high-potency THC seltzers with playful names like Bong Water and High Tea, has grown to account for nearly half the company’s production at its headquarters in McKinley Park and its Logan Square nanobrewery and taproom.

“It truly rescued our business and allowed us to expand,” Marz founder Ed Marszewski said.

Ed Marszewski, owner of Marz Brewing, stands in front of a fridge of a collection of non-alcoholic drinks at Life on Marz at 1950 N. Western, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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Strong local demand for THC drinks even pushed the company to relocate some of its beer production to Louisville, Kentucky, where its partner Against the Grain Brewery has co-packed and brewed several Marz beers the last few years.

But with the state’s looming Nov.…