This country may have been glued to the election polls last night, but the issue in the back of many minds was Prop 19, California’s bill to allow the legalization and government regulation of marijuana. Suffice it to say, it failed. Regardless of whether the supporters led an unorganized campaign—joke away!—or the state just wasn’t quite ready for this action, marijuana rose to a higher level of awareness this election cycle. After the endless media coverage, I’m feeling a bit burnt out. Even Steve Inskeep of NPR’s “Morning Edition” asked his audience if last night’s results made you want to light a joint. In the end, the thick dank cloud of debate has parted, and in the clearing stands not pot dispensaries, but an illegal case of the munchies. Pot will live to fight another day, but in the meantime, wash away your sorrow or celebrate victory (even opponents can be ironic) with these chronically good beers.

Mt. Shasta Weed Golden Ale
Crisp, fruity and refreshing, this beer has just enough mellow hops to leave you feeling, well, mellow, too.

C’est What? Homegrown Hemp Ale
“Don’t inhale, just enjoy” say these Ontario brewers. Enjoy the slightly nutty flavor hemp seeds impart in this cream ale, that is.

Lagunitas The Censored
This balanced sweet-and-bitter brew’s original name, The Kronik, was a casualty long before Prop 19 fell.

Nectar Ales Hemp Ale
This brown ale’s hops loosen up the rich nutty, caramel flavors while hemp adds an herbal kick to the profile.

Abita Purple Haze
This fruity wheat beer gets its handle from the hue fresh raspberries create, but it’s not the only consumable product out there that uses the name of a Jimi Hendrix song.

If you can’t find these beers near you, just open up an imperial IPA.