As many of you know, Savor is kind of a big deal here on the East Coast and an even bigger deal in the nation's capital where this annual event takes place. In Washington DC, Savor is quite simply the hottest craft beer event of the year! So, we were psyched to find out that the Brewers Association has just posted this year's SAVOR 2012 Beer List, and we're running with it. This year's list looks awesome so check it out!

It's always been a great outdoors travel destination. Visitors came for the skiing, the river sports, or for hiking in the nearby Deshutes National Forest . . . But when exactly did Bend become Beervana? Brian Cantwell, writing for the Seattle Times, suggests that it all started when Gary Fish opened Deschutes Brewery . . .

Hey, spring arrived this week! Well, it's actually been arriving for a while. But it really "officially" arrived on Tuesday, and we're beyond ready! With the weather getting warmer and March Madness in full swing, it's going to be tough to plan out this weekend . . . and that's where we come in!

Welcome to the March Madness edition of our Weekend Picks!

What does out Adrian Grenier of Entourage fame have to do with a recent retro can revival? What is happening in Baltimore that's not happened for a while that's making us crazy? What's the story on that unnamed brewery construction site and where was it sighted? What the F**k is Liquid Breadfruit?

These are all serious questions that demand serious answers, and we've got them for you . . . Welcome to today's "Quick Hits"- "More Industry News that didn't make it into the Rumor Mill yesterday."

A screen on the wall shows scenes of damage and destruction, quick cuts of bombs being dropped and nuclear signage. The music preaches that god's away on business and that it is, in fact, the end of the world. Yet, we feel fine. People mill around in Road Warrior outfits, carrying plastic AK47s and gas masks. This must be a beer release party!

We've heard their name whispered in passing for years now - the so called "Worshipful Company of Brewers." Some call it a religion, and others think it's more a cult. Some think their existence to be total bullshit, yet others say the group is very real and that they have regular rituals. And some have alleged that they are vaguely associated with Brooklyn Brewery, though the brewery has "no comment."

It's Rumor Mill time again, and things are smoking! Alabama's jumping ugly with the Bastards, and Monk's Blood is back in the news at least for now! Victory Brewing is doubling down on its future, and Heavy Seas wants you to walk the plank! There is so much happening that we can barely keep up with all the news, gossip and innuendo out there! So, best we just jump into all of this and get you directly to "Everything We Think Matters!"

As we all come back to earth after a (hopefully) safe and happy St. Patrick's Day, we are older and wiser and mostly in one piece. Even though our livers may still be recovering, the world of beer will not stop. So, why wait for the headaches to go away when a little "hair of the dog" can solve all of your ills? Two of our favorite Northwest breweries are there to help. Hop in your car, on your bike or strap into your favorite unicycle and get moving on the best beer run you will make this year . . .