Pharos Premium Infused Beverages has secured multiple top-tier awards at both the 2025 America's Best Hemp THC Beverage Awards and the 2025 National PR%F Infused Beverage Awards. The brand's full lineup of sparkling fruit beverages received recognition, effectively sweeping the awards across both national competitions. This achievement follows a series of recent accolades and demonstrates growing industry recognition for Pharos's approach to balancing great taste, light potency, and thoughtful formulation.
At the America's Best Hemp THC Beverage Awards, Pharos captured an impressive array of honors. The Blood Orange Lime flavor earned Double Gold both nationally as Best Low-Dose RTD and in the South Region. Raspberry Lemonade and Black Cherry each received Silver nationally and Gold in the South Region, while Mango earned Bronze nationally and Silver in the South Region. The brand also celebrated wins at the inaugural National PR%F Infused Beverage Awards, where Blood Orange Lime and Raspberry Lemonade each earned Gold, and Black Cherry and Mango earned Silver.
Co-founded by Mary Bernuth, President & CEO, and Rhyno Stinchfield, Executive Chairman, Pharos was launched when both founders were in their 70s with a specific mission: to create a delicious, mindful alternative to alcohol for seniors seeking relaxation without compromising health, clarity, or social routines. Bernuth stated that winning Double Gold, Gold, and Silver across these respected competitions is incredibly meaningful for the company's vision. "We designed Pharos to offer a clean, delicious, gentle-potency introduction to THC beverages," Bernuth said. "We wanted to create something seniors can trust, enjoy, and feel secure about choosing."
Stinchfield added that these awards validate what the company set out to build: a premium, thoughtful beverage for discerning seniors who care about quality ingredients, consistency, and a better way to unwind. "We're proud to see judges across two national competitions recognize the craftsmanship behind Pharos," Stinchfield said. The company's approach is informed by Bernuth's decades of experience as a therapist and executive coach, where she witnessed firsthand the impact of alcohol overuse on families. This perspective inspired their commitment to crafting a flavorful, sessionable alternative delivered in precise, consistent 5mg and 10mg doses.
Each Pharos beverage is made with clean ingredients, undergoes third-party testing for purity and consistency, and is specifically designed for seniors seeking an elevated yet approachable experience. The THC used is naturally derived from hemp and blended using organic emulsifiers and carrier oils to ensure clarity, consistency, and safety in every can. The company's dedication to transparency and quality positions it to further engender trust through education and safety initiatives within the growing infused beverage market. More information about the company's products and philosophy is available at https://pharosbrands.com.
The recognition from two separate national competitions signals a significant milestone for the brand and the broader category of low-dose, senior-focused THC beverages. As the market for cannabis-infused products continues to expand, Pharos's award-winning approach demonstrates the commercial and social potential of products designed with specific demographic needs in mind. The company's success in these competitions may influence product development across the industry, encouraging greater emphasis on clean ingredients, precise dosing, and targeted formulation for older adults seeking alternatives to traditional alcohol consumption.
