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Wow…June already! And things are only accelerating in the craft beer biz. But no worries, Rumor Mill remains on the case, keeping you plugged in into all the beer news and lifestyle that matters. Plus we've an all-important update on what we've been drinking lately and you don't want to miss that!

With access to over 50 cutting edge breweries, pouring at least 180 different rare and unique specialty brews, not to mention 25 local restaurants offering savory delights, it’s no wonder Paso Robles is the place to be this weekend.

It’s just crazy trying to keep up with all the new beers coming down the pike. And here are five more newbies brewed to pair brilliantly with this time of year.

Just like the weather things are heating up considerably in the world of craft beer. And here’s some of what’s been happening while you were drinking your way through the weekend.

2017 is ON! And we’ve the perfect beers for this time of year. Plus we’ve a suggestion for Valentine’s Day that you might want chase down.

I've been staring at blank page all morning trying to get my hands around last night's startling news that Firestone Walker had chosen to combine their company with Belgian brewing giant Duvel Moortgat. I've close friends in Paso Robles and was recently there covering their impressive Invitational. And although I'd heard rumors that they might be looking around for partners to further their growth - I'd largely dismissed them as just that- rumors.... So I was blindsided and stunned by last night's bombshell announcement. Some immediate thoughts on this thing...And I'm sure we'll have more on this as events unfold.

We recently flew out to California, as guests of David Walker and the Firestone Walker crew, to attend this year's Invitational Beer Fest up in Paso Robles. Needless to say, it was a total blast and a wonderful example of a beer festival done right. 

And, oh yeah... It also might just be the best non-Brewers Association craft beer event in the country.

In 1987, a new direction in craft beer took flight from the redwoods of Northern California, helping set the pace ...

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.

May is ON and American craft brewers are addressing the warming weather with an intriguing roster of refreshing beers you’re gonna want to have around as things heat up.