The billion-dollar hemp-derived THC beverage market continues its rapid expansion as the Iowa-based company achieves consecutive victories

DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 23, 2025 — has once again been acknowledged as a national leader in functional hemp and cannabis beverages, securing major accolades for six of its products at the 2025 America’s Best Beverage Awards, a highly respected national competition for hemp-derived THC beverages. The premier honor was awarded to Sky High’s Ruby Crush Sky Cooler, which earned Gold (National), Double Gold (Regional), and Best In State distinctions.

Sky High’s additional recent victories encompass both national and regional Midwest categories, highlighting the Iowa-based company’s dedication to delivering quality, innovation, and exceptional taste to American consumers. With hemp beverage sales throughout the United States surpassing $1 billion in 2024 and anticipated to maintain steady future growth, competition for top honors has never been more intense, and this represents the second consecutive year that Sky High has captured Gold at the National level.

“We are deeply honored and appreciative of the recognition from America’s Best Beverage Awards for the meticulous care we devote to every Sky High beverage,” stated Corey Coleman, Sky High’s co-Founder & CEO. “As the hemp THC wellness market continues to expand, we recognize that consumers desire premium-quality products with reliable dosing, natural fruit essences, and minimal sugar. Our Sky Waters and Sky Coolers are specifically crafted with these principles to deliver a superior beverage experience, a fact that the ABB Awards judges clearly acknowledged.”

Submissions are evaluated based on taste, aroma, consistency, innovation, and overall consumer appeal. The 2025 Hemp & Cannabis Beverage division represents one of the fastest-growing and most competitive segments within the functional beverage marketplace.

The six Sky High products receiving awards this year and their respective honors in the Hemp THC Beverage category are:

• : Best In State; Gold (National); Double Gold (Regional (Midwest))
• : Silver (National); Gold (Regional (Midwest))
• : Bronze (National); Silver (Regional (Midwest))
• : Bronze (National); Silver (Regional (Midwest))
• : Bronze (National); Silver (Regional (Midwest))
• : Bronze (National); Silver (Regional (Midwest))

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About Sky High Brands
Sky High Brands is revolutionizing hemp-derived THC through award-winning beverages and edibles crafted with clean ingredients, balanced effects, and genuinely delicious flavors. From fruit-forward, low-sugar Sky Coolers to zero-calorie, terpene-infused Sky Waters, and mood-specific Skyology Mixers, each product embodies the brand’s mission: Live Happy. Since all products are hemp-derived and fully compliant, every Sky High item is 100% legal for purchase online or at over 300 select retail locations nationwide. Learn more at .

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