Hey we just realized that Monday was International Gruit Day...and some of you might not even be sure what a Gruit is. So welcome to another in our ongoing "What The Hell Is? series... And this one's positively pagan.

You might get the impression that we, the beer gurus of ACB, understand all there is to know about beer, yet we're still learning just like you. It's this thirst for knowledge that drives us to dig deeper into the stories behind the beer we drink. It's our goal to protect you from the embarrassment of not knowing exactly what it is you've decided to put in your mouth or even worse, what you stick in someone else's...

So welcome to the latest in our ongoing series (drum roll please...) "What the Hell is a Winter Warmer?"

Bay Area Homebrew Chef Sean Z. Paxton may dash off a 12-course, high-end beer dinner one night or crank out a killer, beer-infused shepherd's pie for hundreds of campers on another. But, in his book, there's no feast better suited for weaving together craft beer and food than Thanksgiving.

To the uninitiated this story may seem to pose a stupid question. Yes... it's an ale featuring pumpkin and yes, it's now a more defined style as set by the BJCP's 2014 Guidelines (Spiced Beer: Autumn Seasonal) than ever before, but vagueness has never stopped us before and we're dead set on finding out what the hell makes this beer tick. It's this thirst for knowledge that drives us to dig deeper into the stories behind the beer we drink, thus protecting you from the embarrassment of not knowing exactly what it is you've decided to put in your mouth. So welcome to the latest in our ongoing series (drum roll please...) "What the Hell is a Pumpkin Ale?"

We can't believe we're celebrating the 4th of July already...So much has happened this year and it doesn't appear that things will be slowing down any time soon. But no worries - Rumor Mill is always on the case, keeping you plugged in to all the craft beer news that matters. Plus we've an all-important update on what we've been drinking lately and a special 4th of July grilling recipe for you!

Hey it's Friday...Work's wrapping up 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.

So welcome to our awesome Weekend Picks...

You say wet hop; we say green hop--but whatever you call it, beers brewed with freshly picked, undried hops cause a stir on both sides of the Atlantic.

Hey it's Friday... Spring has finally sprung 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 Easter Holiday Weekend Picks...

It's not often that the smell of mesquite-smoked turkey and fresh bread greet me when I go to work every morning. Last Thursday, the enticing aroma of home-cooked goodness was not the product of a pleasant dream, but part of the hunger-inducing experience of spending the entire day shadowing one of Dallas, Texas's finest new executive chefs, Daniel Pittman at LUCK (Local Urban Craft Kitchen).

With the holidays soon upon us, we thought it might be helpful to highlight some of this season's more interesting gift ideas for the craft beer lover on your list. So we turned to our American Craft Beer correspondents for suggestions, and they have so many great gift ideas to share that we're keeping them coming in Part 4 of our ongoing Holiday Gift Guide series.

If you missed any of our first three installments, you'll definitely want to check them out too: Holiday Guide Part 1, Holiday Guide Part 2 & Holiday Guide Part 3

Last summer, I took a cooking with beer class at my local community college. In this class, we learned the finer points of how to incorporate beer into each of our daily meals, and which beers pair well with certain foods. After sampling a few brews from the summer season, we got down to work and whipped up tasty appetizers, entrees, and desserts.

In honor of Super Bowl Sunday, Bailey is cooking up some awesome Belgian Beer Ribs. Despite the fact that she is struggling to figure out what team and/or sport she should be cheering for, we think her ribs deserve some serious MVP points. So, grab your favorite Belgian, a rack of ribs, and go for it!

In this episode, our Pittsburgh Correspondent, Bailey Wiggle, and her cat, show us how to make awesome beer bread!

Happy Halloween! And Welcome to whatever this segment is going to be called about cooking with beer! Here is the recipe I promised you so that you too can make the deliciousness!