Yikes, April is nearly here... and clearly nothing is slowing down anytime 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 you absolutely don't want to miss that.

Hey no one's perfect...as we at American Craft Beer.com understand better than most.That said, there are some ideas out there that are so monumentally bad and so misguided as to boggle the mind, allowing us to proclaim that "at least we didn't come up with that!"     

So welcome to the latest in our ongoing series- BAD IDEAS IN BREWING... and we're blaming New Zealand for this one.

Being able to look at what breweries purchase is essential in determining the future trends and to map where the craft beer industry is headed.

So many beers- So little time... With winter waning, we're beginning to see some "changing seasons" offerings. ...Plus we've some great new releases from Ska and Heavy Seas that you'll want to get your sweaty little hands on.

I know what you're probably saying...Plainfield? What the hell is Plainfield? Well, in addition to being one of the fastest-growing areas of Chicagoland - this southwestern suburb of Chicago is now a damn fine place for artisan food and serious craft beer!

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 yourself. 

Easter is this weekend and many of you will be celebrating brunch with the family - and be in desperate need of a beer that goes perfectly with that creme-filled chocolate egg you just nailed. Well.ACB is here to help and we've some awesome pairing suggestions to help you navigate your non-stop beer intake at Aunt Doris's feast. 

Hey it's Friday... and you're ready for some fun that doesn't involve Easter eggs. Well good, because 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.  Plus we've a weekend beer pick for you too, because we know you'll be drinking!

So welcome to our awesome Weekend Picks...

How come we're not surprised by this?

A recent study led by David Kraken of Indiana University is suggesting what we at American Craft Beer.com have long suspected: that even the slightest taste of beer can trigger a rush of chemical pleasure in the brain.

So many beers- So little time... With winter waning, we're beginning to see some "changing seasons" offerings. ...Plus we've some great new releases from Ommegang and HUB that you'll want to get your sweaty little hands on.