Some strains are known for their uplifting, cerebral effects, while others provide a more sedating ‘body high. ‘ Like some varieties of cannabis, hops also have a sedative effect.

Can you get a buzz from hops?

Unlike weed, you can’t become intoxicated from smoking hops. All you get is a very distinct flavor, or “mouthfeel” as weirdos say, that tastes—for lack of a better phrase—incredibly bizarre.

What happens if u smoke hops?

It turns out that hops are known for having a hypnotic effect that is connected to their power as a sedative. Hops can relax the mind so strongly that you can move past inhibitions in a similar fashion as when you drink alcohol. … Hops can confer the same hypnotic and sedative qualities when smoked.