Hey Captain
No gummies, no brownies, no bullshit
Hey Captain is a Michigan edibles brand that reimagines cannabis-infused treats with freeze-dried candies, kettle chips, and ice cream bites. Founded by Lansing's Aardvark Industrees and named after cannabis innovator Kirk Reid, they've won 11 National High Times Cannabis Cups.
- 11 National High Times Cannabis Cup wins
- Freeze-dried process: faster absorption (15 min vs. typical 45 min), 1+ year shelf life
- Products: Tators (infused kettle chips), Star Babies, Cosmic Crunchers, Dank Dots (freeze-dried ice cream)
- Proprietary infusion process — not distillate-sprayed like most edibles
- MicroDose line available for controlled, low-dose consumption
About Hey Captain
Hey Captain was born from Kirk Reid's ('Captain Kirk') journey making medicated edibles since 2008 to manage his multiple sclerosis. The brand challenges the edibles status quo — no gummies, no brownies. Instead, they use a proprietary freeze-drying process that preserves flavor, extends shelf life beyond a year, and creates fast-absorbing treats that hit in 15 minutes rather than the usual 45–90.
Products
The lineup is unlike anything else on dispensary shelves: Tators are cannabis-infused kettle chips in flavors like Spicy Dill Pickle and Michigan Cherry BBQ. Star Babies and Cosmic Crunchers are freeze-dried candy (think Starburst and Skittles textures). Dank Dots are freeze-dried ice cream bites in blueberry and key lime cheesecake. Their MicroDose line (Nutty Nebulas, Rainbow Rockets) offers controlled low-dose options for beginners.
Why we carry them
Hey Captain offers something genuinely different in the edibles space. Customers who are tired of generic gummies love the variety — from savory chips to freeze-dried candy to ice cream bites. The faster onset from their proprietary process means more predictable timing, and the flavor quality is consistently excellent. Plus, 11 Cannabis Cup wins don't lie.
Find Hey Captain at Meds Cafe
Hey Captain products are available at select Meds Cafe locations. Check your local store menu for current availability, or visit us and ask a budtender about Hey Captain.