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.

AmericanCraftBeer.com delivers craft beer news and lifestyle 24/7. And maybe that's why we're constantly being hit up by different media groups asking us to share with our readers - everything from hangover cures to new music, movies, and books....And yes, we get lots and lots of books to review.

What If Abe Lincoln had been an avid craft beer drinker? On this Presidents' Day, we dare to ask the tough questions.

Imperial Stouts are one of the most beloved styles in craft beer. And with so many worthy Imperial Stouts out there (and so many variations), even attempting to come up with a definitive list might be dismissed as sheer recklessness on our part...But that's never stopped us in the past.

So here are 5 More Imperial Stouts "to die for" - and if you haven't already checked out Part I & Part II of this series - we're pissed at you!

Valentine's Day is this Sunday, and if you've not yet purchased something for that special person in your life - we're here (once again) to bail you sorry ass out. Thankfully craft beer is now a more perfect a Valentine's Gift than ever before - right up there with flowers and chocolates.

And we've 5 romantic suggestions for you...

Hey it's Friday - It's a three-day Presidents' Day weekend and you're ready for some fun. Well good, because we've got all kinds of ideas for you. From the nation's coolest beer festivals, movies and music to cutting edge TV - we've got your back big-time.  Plus we've a Valentine's Day beer pick for you too, because we know you'll be drinking!

So many beers- So little time... Winter is not forever and now we're beginning to see some early springtime offerings beginning to sprout...We've also some interesting new releases from Renegade and Odell that you may need to chase down as well.

American Craft Beer delivers craft beer news and lifestyle 24/7. And maybe that's why we're constantly being hit up by different media groups asking us to share with our readers everything from hangover cures and beer-related products to new music, movies, and books....And yes, we get lots and lots of books to review. 

Although not nearly as overtly offensive as last year's "Brewed The Hard Way" Super Bowl commercial, Budweiser clearly felt a need to be vaguely belligerent to the craft beer community that roasted them so brutally after last year's atrocious marketing disaster. And to reaffirm their manly manliness of their beer, at the same time.

Yikes it's February already... 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.