About Us
High Rise Beverage crafts hemp-derived THC seltzers with real ingredients, real fruit and purpose. Inspired by our founders' personal journey, we’re redefining cannabis beverages with a focus on wellness, community, and flavor.
Step into the vibrant and uplifting world of High Rise, where life is all about embracing the bold, beautiful, and wonderfully imperfect moments infused with magic.
Our brand is founded on passion, culture, and the irresistible vibe of sunlit Charleston beaches, offering a charcoal-sketch of dreams, beauty, and coastal excitement.
Our mission at High Rise is to craft hemp-derived cannabis beverages that evoke the essence of natural purity and connection. Each can encapsulates the joy of sharing laughter around a bonfire, the enchantment of vibrant sunsets, and the soothing symphony of crashing waves - all moments woven with camaraderie and a splash of free-spirited fun.
Matt and Libiss’s story began in 1986 when a neighborhood game of hide-and-seek sparked a childhood friendship that blossomed into young love. Life eventually took them on different paths—Matt heading west to pursue his entrepreneurial spirit, opening a pizza shop and exploring new ideas, while Libiss built in Charleston. In 2005, their paths crossed again, and they quickly rediscovered the connection that had always been there. They married in 2013, ready to build something lasting together.
Their shared passion for wellness took root as Libiss explored plant-based alternatives in her search for better health—an experience that opened their eyes to the power of simple, functional ingredients. What began as a personal journey soon became a mission. Matt’s drive for innovation and community building led to the launch of High Rise in 2022—a drink that reflects their belief in living fully and creating moments worth celebrating.
Today, Matt and Libiss call Charleston home, where they savor coastal life with their dog, Waylon, and continue to pour their hearts into a brand that invites everyone to embrace life’s best moments with purpose, balance, and connection.
follow along our journey
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In July 2019, Matt and Libiss unveiled the inaugural home of Charleston Hemp Collective right in the heart of downtown Charleston, on the vibrant Upper King Street.
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Marking a milestone in time, on Memorial Day 2022, High Rise brought its vision of wellness to life, and began inspiring better everyday moments.
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High Rise is humbled to receive the title of Best Wellness Product in Charleston, Charleston City Paper Best of Awards, in May 2023.
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Memorable melodies of May 2023 saw High Rise's inaugural participation at Sony Music Live, sparking a fruitful dialogue and heralding the dawn of an exciting collaboration with Sony Music Nashville.
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Say cheers to South Carolina's first-ever cannabis dry bar! In August 2023, Charleston Hemp Collective spiced things up, unveiling the state's spot to sip on hemp-based, spirit-free beverages, in a safe and welcoming environment.
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High Rise Beverage Company is proud to be the official non-alcoholic beverage partner of Sony Music Nashville. High Rise is dedicated to crafting a range of non-alcoholic beverages - ensuring that there's something for everyone to enjoy.
