2016 is ON... 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.

We all know disasters are inevitable, and I'm not talking about your typical natural disasters. We're talking about the mega-disasters that we don't like to think about - polar ice caps melting, doomsday scenarios. If that Extinction Level Event Asteroid hits and you're not prepared, then who's going to look like a fool?

No need to panic because ACB is here to help you with the most important item that you'll need in your disaster kit. And you guessed it. You're going to need craft beer.

So many beers- So little time... Winter is undeniably here, and with it the beers of the season. And we've a number of interesting new offerings that you'll want to chase down...We've also two awesome new releases from SweetWater and The Bronx Brewery that sound serious as well.

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 essential Stouts that you need to try - and if you haven't already checked out Part I in this series - we're pissed at you!

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.

This comes to us from Forbes.com. They picked 10 breweries they thought to be worthy travel destinations. This is their take on places where the beer's good and the tours are better than most . . . Some of our friends made this list and many of our favorites didn't . . . And since Forbes is a player in the world of travel guides, so we thought you might be interested in their choices!

So, here goes...

It's hard to determine if there has ever been a specific "next wave" of beer styles in the American craft beer market. We have so many brewers around the country, and with each offering five to one hundred styles each year, a precise "wave" is difficult to ascertain. So bear with us as we examine just what movement to expect next because let's be honest, not everyone wants to revel in the IPA phenomenon forever.

Hey it's Friday... and you're ready for some fun. Well good, because we're all about it and 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...

You might get the impression that we, the beer gurus of ACB, understand all there is to know about beer, yet we're still learning, just like you. It's this thirst for knowledge that drives us to dig deeper into the stories behind the beer we drink, thus protecting you from the embarrassment of not knowing what exactly it is you've decided to pour in your mouth.

So welcome to the latest in our ongoing series (drum roll please...) "What the Hell Is An Oud Bruin?"

So many beers- So little time... Winter is undeniably here, and with it the beers of the season. And we've a number of interesting new offerings that you'll want to chase down...We've also an interesting collaboration from Perennial Artisan Ales and The Commons that sounds pretty serious as well.