Office team building doesn't have to mean a long day awkwardly interacting with coworkers, playing theater games, and falling backwards into each other's arms. How about an activity that requires everyone to try something new and work together towards a common goal, like brewing beer at Copper Kettle Brewing Company?

Last week, Beachwood BBQ hosted their second annual week-long Sourfest. Occurring once every two years, Sourfest 2013 featured a massive list of more than 150 sour beers, ranging from Russian River Brewing Company's Supplication American wild ale to Birra del Borgo's Del Borgo Rubus Con Lamponi sour ale.

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.

"Damn Rob," an exhausted Ed Walker gasped at Robert Nowaczyk, "explain some of these craft beers that you plan to brew." Rob began to describe the malty hopped ambrosia to Ed, which later became recipes for Fireman's Brew's three flagship beers.

This summer, Pittsburgh got a real treat when Animal Rescue Partners added the city to its list of Beerfest locales, blew into town, and put on a festival to remember. More than 80 different breweries attended the festival, showing their support for the city of Pittsburgh and all of the animals that the festival was set to benefit.

Hey it's Friday, the weekend's almost here, and you are beyond ready for some serious fun. Well good, because that's where we come in. From the nation's coolest beer festivals to movies, music and cutting edge TV - we've got your back big-time. And we've got another of our weekend beer picks for you - so you'll want to check that out. So welcome to this week's edition of our awesome Weekend Picks.

Ed and Rob (two Los Angeles firemen) tumble and slide down a hole that gives way to a hillside. They descend away from the brush fire until they fall into a ravine. Out of breath and covered in soot, Ed looks at Rob and says, "When we get off work, I'm going to need a nice cold beer." Rob's eyes widen as he experiences an epiphany, "Why not make our own beer, a Fireman's Brew?"

This weekend, the Deep Ellum Brewing Company (DEBC) hosted its 2nd Annual Labor of Love Homebrew Competition featuring more than 40 Dallas/Fort Worth area homebrewers. The homebrewers were required to offer up their own unique recipes using only the products provided by the brewery. Winners walked away with a little fame, recognition, and an artful beer case. The grand winner earned the honor to have their recipe produced by DEBC and served in the brewery's tap room.

Hey it's Wednesday and it's Rumor Mill time already.....News of a special collaboration beer's imminent release was met with riots in the streets yesterday! We'll be bringing you everything we know so far. Plus we've got some really good news from our friends at New Belgium and some quality updates from Odell. We've also got a special new Rumor Mill release that you'll want to chase down. So fasten your seat belts...THIS WEEK'S RUMOR MILL IS ON!