Get ready for a loaded show this week, as The Session welcomes 2013 homebrewer of the year Annie Johnson to the studio. Annie joins the Brewcasters to discuss Mow the Damn Lawn, her American light lager that stole the show at the National Homebrew Competition and earned her the coveted title. Annie also has beer brewed on her new PicoBrew Zymatic - tune in as the BN crew tastes and reviews the product created by this new beer brewing appliance. This episode also features the next Brewcaster Challenge update with Justin and Nate's schwarzbier recipes, a conversation with Monster Brewing Hardware's Fred Francis, and much more.

Justin joins Jamil, Tasty and Jon Plise to talk about a team favorite, Bohemian Pilsner. This classic style resonates with brewers as a historical craft beer that pleases the palate and challenges the brewer to be aware of its subtleties. From Pilsner Urquel, to more modern examples, tune in and find out what makes a Bo Pils great and how to brew one at home.

This week on Brew Strong, Jamil and John Palmer continue their coverage of an oft-requested topic: How does one land a job in a brewery? As the owner and operator of Heretic Brewing Company, Jamil has all the answers to the most common questions of hopeful applicants. From what to put on your résumé to what you should and should not say in an interview, tune in and learn everything you need to know to score your dream gig in your favorite brewery.

On this episode of The Home Brewed Chef, Sean Z. Paxton gives some great and unique ideas of food and beer to bring to your Super Bowl party. Learn about beer nachos, chili, dips and more!

Dr. Homebrew is ready to see you now - we judge a Belgian Dark Strong ale and an English Mild.  But hurry, our tee time is coming up!

San Francisco Beer Week is fast approaching! This year’s "week" is on track to be the biggest in the history of the event, with the festivities spanning Friday, February 7 through Sunday, February 16. Check out their website at SFBeerWeek.org for a comprehensive list of the hundreds of events, as well as an added feature that enables you to post and share your itinerary, making it easier to coordinate with your fellow beer lovers. And of course, stay tuned throughout the week for BN coverage of various events!