"Chuckanut!" It's the rallying cry for one of Washington's up-and-coming breweries, Chuckanut Brewery and Kitchen. Co-owner Mari Kemper says that Chuckanut is "a small brewery that uses the latest computer technology and engineering know-how to create beer masterpieces!" Ohhhhh. I like. Malt is my canvas and hops are my brushstroke, says I!

So many beers, So little time... A Denver-based brewery that we normally respect has released an abominable creation. We call it like it is here at ACB and we've the whole unfortunate story for you. Plus we've some cool new releases from Heavy Seas Beer and The Commons Brewery that you absolutely need to know about!

So welcome to Newbies -ACB's essential guide to the most awesome new craft beers on the planet.

We blame the industry for this... It used to be that when we wrapped up our Weekend Picks on Friday, we could coast through the weekend. There was little need to check in for updates -things were pretty much done. But clearly all that's changed.

So here's some of what's happened in the world of craft beer while you were off enjoying yourselves.

Hey it's Friday and you're ready for some fun. Well good, because we're all about it and we've got all kinds of ideas for you. From the nation's coolest beer festivals to movies, music, and cutting-edge TV - we've got your back big-time. We've also a Weekend Beer Pick for you too, because we know you'll be drinking.

So welcome to our awesome Weekend Picks...

"Think there's a beer story here for you?" 

It was a weekday in mid-April, coming up on 9:00 p.m., and I had replied to a press release about a music festival in Oklahoma. I'm not normally in the habit of responding to out-of-state missives (being a Boston Correspondent and all), but the music in question was Hanson (yes, they're still making music). Not only that--they're making beer. 

So many beers, So little time... Short's Brewing has entered the Session IPA marketplace in a big way and we've got the entire "skinny" for you. Plus we've some cool new "summertime" releases from Uinta and the Shmaltz Brewing Company that you absolutely need to know about! 

So welcome to Newbies -ACB's essential guide to the newest and most awesome craft beers.

Summertime is for many a time for vacations, and with today's soaring cost of living, taking a trip can be more expensive than ever. We can't help you with hotel costs and we wouldn't presume to tell you how to get the best international airfare prices. And besides, most of you already know online sites that will help you with those things.

But a much overlooked, though no less important expense, is the cost of that beer that you'll be drinking - and that we can help you with!

Hey it's Wednesday and that means it's Rumor Mill Time....A craft beer billionaire recently sold 4,000 shares of his publically held company. We've got the complete skinny on that "eye-raising" liquidation. Plus we've a roundup of the latest craft news and an all-important update on what we're drinking this week.

We don't sleep so you can....THIS WEEK'S RUMOR MILL IS ON!

New in town or just passing through Osaka and want to rock yer balls off (or yer gazombas, as the case may be) at an after-hours joint? How about throwing in some solid bottles of American craft, fading into the liquid intensity of Zeppelin, while belting out the lyrics with even the bar-hands joining in? Then buy yer next round at Rock Bar Cherry Bomb. You won't regret it, though you might not remember it. This cozy, 5^th floor establishment overlooks the city like a beer vortex into the nether regions of the night where you'll find it in the heart of Namba, Osaka (that's downtown Osaka, Japan, for those of you who have yet to visit this little island in Asia).

So many beers- So little time... Victory Brewing is not content to rest on their laurels. They've changed up a classic dramatically and they're not looking back! Plus we've the latest release from Firestone Walker and something new form Sierra Nevada. Newbies is your essential map to the "best of the best" and the hottest new craft beers rolling out each week.

So welcome to another edition of Newbies -Your ultimate guide to great new craft beers!

Connecticut-based Two Roads is delightful for several reasons. First of all, its name is based on a Robert Frost poem - how badass is that? Second of all, they're down with the wordplay, a-la beers like Conntucky Lightnin', an event called Nor'Yeaster and a summer-long contest called Conn Artist (I suspect they would get along swimmingly with the punsters over at Jack's Abby). Third of all, their factory features New England's largest tap handle. Don't try to pour from that bad boy. And most importantly, after just a year and a half of operation, they have picked two new distributors and expanded to New York and Massachusetts.

We blame the industry for this... It used to be that when we wrapped up our Weekend Picks on Friday, we could coast through the weekend. There was little need to check in for updates - things were pretty much done. But clearly all that's changed.

So here's some of what's happened in the world of craft beer while you were off enjoying yourselves.

Rumor has it 80,000 people attended Bonnaroo this year. At times, the Manchester, TN festival grounds felt packed with brightly clothed bodies and flocks of music fans, and at other times (early afternoon or late, late at night) it felt oddly empty. In the past three years, my favorite moments have been polar opposites - joining a sea of thousands at headliner shows such as Paul McCartney, Radiohead, and this year's Elton John performance - or finding myself part of a couple hundred at smaller stages where amazing acts such as the Lone Bellow and Syd Arthur held court.

Hey it's Friday and you're ready for some fun. Well good, because we're all about it and we've got all kinds of ideas for you. From the nation's coolest beer festivals to movies, music, and cutting-edge TV - we've got your back big-time. We've also a Weekend Beer Pick for you too, because we know you'll be drinking.

So welcome to our awesome Weekend Picks...

For the last twelve years, the American Homebrewers Association (AHA) has run an online poll asking their members to vote for up to 20 of their favorite commercial beers. Zymurgy, the journal of the AHA, has just released the results - and just in case you don't get the mag, we've got all the relevant news bites for you.

So many beers, So little time... What happens when a small brewery with a big rep like Munster, Indiana's Three Floyds gets together with New Belgium, the third largest craft brewer in the United States? Something like you've never tasted happens - that's what! Plus we've the latest releases from Victory and the ridiculously prolific Stone Brewing. Newbies is your essential map to the "best of the best" and the hottest new craft beers rolling out each week.

So welcome to another edition of Newbies -Your ultimate guide to great new craft beers!  

Hey it's Wednesday and that means it's Rumor Mill Time....The international community reeled as word leaked out that American Craft Beer LLC was going global! We'll be bringing you everything we know so far on our provocative international initiative. Plus we've a roundup of the latest craft news and gossip and an all-important update on what we're drinking this week.

We don't sleep so you can....THIS WEEK'S RUMOR MILL IS ON!

If you're a brewery and you want to be part of this year's Great American Beer Festival, registration begins TODAY. But be aware that the Brewers Association has completely changed things up in hopes of avoiding the difficulties that occurred last year.

So many beers, So little time...Newbies is your essential map to the "best of the best" and the hottest new craft beers rolling out each week. Odell Brewing is throwing a Garden Party next weekend and they've brewed up something special for it. Plus we've the latest release from Founders and the ridiculously prolific Stone Brewing.

So welcome to another edition of Newbies -Your ultimate guide to great new craft beers!

We blame the industry for this... It used to be that when we wrapped up our Weekend Picks on Friday, we could coast through the weekend. There was little need to check in for updates - things were pretty much done. But clearly all that's changed.

So here's some of what's happened in the world of craft beer while you were off enjoying yourselves.

Recently my wife told me after almost fourteen years of being with me that my breath always stinks. This was the first time anyone had said anything about my breath and I clean my teeth religiously, so I questioned her claim. She reassured me that it wasn't like someone took a dump in my mouth, but my breath just always smells like bad food. I guess that's a fair claim. I could have ignored this paradigm shift in my life, but I decided to do something to correct the problem by searching on the interwebs for a miracle bad breath cure-all pill. I wasn't expecting to actually find a stank-be-gone capsule, but Amazon sells a probiotic that promotes healthy oral bacteria and reduces bad breath (I swear Amazon sells EVERYTHING). I bought a bottle and took a lozenge, which actually made my breath smell better. This might be great for my wife, but the added bonus for me is that it made beer taste even better.

Hey it's Friday and you're ready for some fun. But this weekend isn't just about you - it's also about Dad. But no worries - because we've got everyone covered! From the nation's coolest beer festivals to movies, music, and cutting-edge TV - we've got you (and your Dad's) back big-time. We've also a Father's Day Beer Pick too because we know you'll both be drinking.

So welcome to our awesome Father's Day Weekend Picks...

So many beers, So little time...Newbies is your essential map to the "best of the best" and the hottest new craft beers rolling out each week. From River North Brewing's most limited release ever to the latest from 10 Barrel and Short's Brewing - we've all kinds of beers that you'll want to chase down.

So welcome to another edition of Newbies -Your ultimate guide to great new craft beers!

Hey it's Wednesday and that means it's Rumor Mill Time....Who knew that a small brewery based in Lafayette, Colorado could incite the Hindu world? We'll be bringing you everything we know on this international incident. Plus, we've a roundup of the latest craft news and gossip and an all-important update on what we're drinking this week.

We don't sleep so you can....THIS WEEK'S RUMOR MILL IS ON!

So many beers, So little time...Newbies is your essential map to the "best of the best" and the hottest new craft beers rolling out each week. From Deschutes special 26^th Birthday Reserve release to the latest from Peace Tree and Short's Brewing - we've all kinds of beers that you'll want to chase down.

So welcome to another edition of Newbies -Your ultimate guide to great new craft beers!

We blame the industry for this... It used to be that when we wrapped up our Weekend Picks on Friday, we could coast through the weekend. There was little need to check in for updates -things were pretty much done. But clearly all that's changed.

So here's some of what's happened in the world of craft beer while you were off enjoying yourselves.

Back in the day, telling someone you're going to a Fruit Beer Festival may get you some odd glances and a few questions about your manhood. Today, in the midst of a craft beer revolution that spans the globe, people are wiser to the idea that some of the best beers are now brewed and fermented with fruit, not just added as a garnish or flavored with juice. Those lucky enough to be in Portland this weekend will be able to experience the spectacle first hand at the only annual fruit beer festival in the nation.

Hey it's Friday and you're ready for the fun. Well good, because we're all about it and we've got all kinds of ideas for you. From the nation's coolest beer festivals to movies, music and cutting edge TV - we've got your back big-time. We've also a Weekend Beer Pick for you too, because we know you'll be drinking.

So welcome to our awesome Weekend Picks...

Last weekend, we flew out to California as guests of David Walker and the Firestone Walker crew and attended our first Invitational up in Paso Robles. Needless to say, it was a total blast but it was also a wonderful example of a craft beer festival done perfectly.

So many beers, So little time...Newbies is your essential map to the "best of the best" and the hottest new craft beers rolling out each week. From Widmer Brothers newest 30^th Anniversary Series collaboration to the latest from Jester King and Oakshire Brewing - we've all kinds of beers that you'll want to chase down.

So welcome to another edition of Newbies -Your ultimate guide to great new craft beers!