We recently flew out to California, as guests of David Walker and the Firestone Walker crew, to attend this year's Invitational Beer Fest up in Paso Robles. Needless to say, it was a total blast and a wonderful example of a beer festival done right. 

And, oh yeah... It also might just be the best non-Brewers Association craft beer event in the country.

So many beers- So little time...When is a Pale Ale not that at all? We'll take on that complex craft beer conundrum for you - plus we'll get into some new releases from Ballast Point and Lagunitas that sound exceptionally serious!

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 yourselves.

Hey we get it.  You're busy and you can't possibly hang with us 24/7. But still, we don't want you to be missing all the good stuff. So as part of our ongoing commitment to bringing you the best craft beer and lifestyle coverage on the face of the planet - and to keep you plugged into our ongoing recklessness - we do a weekly compilation of our recent good, bad and ugly.

So welcome to another Friday Wrap-Up

Hey the work week is almost a wrap... And it's time for some springtime 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, movies and music to cutting edge TV - we've got your back big-time. Plus we have a special weekend beer pick for you too, because we know you'll be drinking!

So welcome to our awesome Weekend Picks

One of the things that we enjoy about SAVOR, in addition to the beers themselves and the wonderful foods pairings, are the unique Salons occurring nightly. These carefully curated Salons allow attendees a quiet respite from the Grand Tasting in the National Building Museum's Great Hall and a private space where they can learn more about brewing techniques and sample "special reserve" beers with some of the industry's masters.

So many beers, So little time...SAVOR is taking place this weekend in Washington, DC and they'll be giving away a special collaboration beer from two mid-Atlantic legends to everyone who attends.. We'll have that for you - plus we've some new releases from Heavy Seas Beer and Bell's that sound pretty awesome as well.

We can't believe it's June already...So much has happened this year and it doesn't appear that things will be slowing down any time 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.

One of America's premier craft beer events is returning to Washington, DC, this weekend (June 5th and 6th) and we're pretty psyched about it. Presented by the Brewers Association, SAVOR is one of three annual events that the organization puts on every year. If you were lucky enough to have landed tickets to this weekend's "American Craft Beer & Food Experience"--and this is your first time--get ready to have your world rocked!

So many beers- So little time...Dogfish Head's tribute to the Grateful Dead is returning just in time for the band's latest tour. We'll have that for you - plus we've some new releases from Victory and Upslope that sound exceptionally awesome as well.