We all know that there are some American cities that are seen as craft beer Meccas.  Cities like San Diego, Denver, and Portland, all have history and unshakable reputations as bastions for craft beer. But with the industry's explosive growth there's a whole new tier of cities deservedly becoming known as craft beer destinations...

And here are three that we are particularly excited about!

Yikes, July is just flying by... 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!

With our headquarters in Washington DC and the bulk of our correspondents found near America's top producing craft beer regions on the coasts, it only makes sense for us to start a new series giving all the states their due, featuring breweries large and small, plus the histories behind them.

So many beers- So little time... July has arrived and we've all the right beers for the season! Plus we've some interesting new offerings from Drake's and Dogfish Head that you'll want to get your sweaty little hands on.

There will soon be a point when the market can no longer handle the number of new breweries entering the market. Some say it has already started but no one can forecast exactly when the market is going to split open. Here's what might happen when it does...and who will suffer the most.

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. 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.

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 to new music, movies, and books....And yes, we get lots and lots of books to review.

And here are three crafty books that are definitely worth your time...

In the first video installment of ACB's Cooking with Beer, Chef Dave cooks up chicken breasts with some added Latin favor, and of course beer. The recipe recklessly calls for three different types of beer, but Dave calls for several more! 

Craft beer tourism has come of age. And with more American breweries than ever before now online, beer fans are increasingly building their travel plans around beer. So in an effort to help you wade through a world of seemingly unlimited beer travel options, ACB is debuting a new series dedicated to the best craft beer destinations.

And how could we not start with the Katmandu of American beer travel...Bend, Oregon?

Hey it's the Weekend...and you're ready for some serious fun. 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 another weekend beer pick for you too, because we know you'll be drinking!