SAVOR has always been held in Washington, DC, and since that's also where American Craft Beer is based, we didn't want to like that it was being held in New York City this year. And as happy as we are to hear that it will be returning to the Nation's Capital next year, we have to admit that we had a total blast up at SAVOR last weekend, and that hosting it in NYC was a good idea for a number of reasons...

In his new book The Audacity of Hops: The History of America's Craft Beer Revolution, Tom Acitelli chronicles the struggles and successes of building the nation's craft beer scene. I've got to admit, I've never been a huge history buff...but this is the kind of historical reading I can get behind!

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 enjoying yourselves.

Hey it's Friday and the weekend's almost here. The weather's getting warmer and you're ready for some fun, and that's where we come in! We're all about it and we've got your back big-time. Plus we've got a special weekend beer pick that you'll want to track down. So welcome to this week's edition of our awesome Weekend Picks!

My second in a series of articles in which I spend the day with the men and women behind the craft beer curtain. This time it's a glimpse into the life of one of the most successful beer store owners in North Dallas - Rick Ali of Lone Star Beverages in Carrollton, TX.

So many beers, So little time...With so many craft breweries, releasing so many beers, we thought it might help to provide a weekly update on all the new beers  that are hitting the streets .....So welcome to this week's edition of Newbies - your guide to great new craft beer releases!  

Hey it's Wednesday and it's Rumor Mill Time.....We're not sure that New York City gets what is about to hit them - but they soon will - because SAVOR 2013 is coming to the "Big Apple" this weekend. We'll be bringing you everything we know so far. Plus we've got some fast-breaking news from Founders and a brewing update from the Center of the Universe! We've also got an awesome new release that you'll want to chase down. So fasten your seatbelts everybody....THIS WEEK'S RUMOR MILL IS ON!

There's been a lot of buzz lately about Orlando's Cask & Larder (C&L). At only 9 months old, this "southern public house" has been setting the bar higher and higher for brewpubs across the country. Not only does C&L take a farm-to-table approach - sourcing local products, curing their own meats, preserving their own fruits, and pickling their own vegetables - but most importantly, they also make their own beer... and it's some of the best beer in Florida.

The craft beer industry in Los Angeles has taken off in the last few years, and one brewery that has served as a trendsetter in this cultural shift is Golden Road Brewing (GRB). Since co-owners Tony Yanow and Meg Gill started their brewery in September of 2011, GRB's explosive popularity has led it to become one of LA's largest and most successful craft breweries. Not only do GRB's beers represent the culture and livelihood of Angelinos, but they also set the precedent for how amazing craft beers can and will be for years to come in LA.

It's Father's Day this Sunday and if you haven't already started thinking about what you'll be giving your dad this weekend - now's the time. And since just about every dad we know enjoys beer, we thought it might be helpful to ask our American Craft Beer correspondents for their Father's Day suggestions. And guess what? Your search for the perfect Father's Day gift just got a whole lot easier...