I started brewing last January and got into the BN last fall. I've listened to every single Jamil Show/CYBI episode, 80% of the Brew Strong episodes, and about 1/2 of the Session shows. I'm an utter addict. It's pathetic. I'm even working on my drinking so I can make a respectable (?!) showing this summer when I run for DOTW.
On the plus side, I've gone in 18 months from extract to AG/4-tap DIY kegerator and I have won two Golds in regional competitions as well as a BJCP 41 for a Cat23 Imperial Red that didn't place. LIke many other fools here, I'm hoping to go pro. It seems to be to my advantage that SE Virginia is the red-headed step-child of the Craft Beer Revolution, so maybe I can get my nano rolling and ride the crest of the wave.
God bless the BN, 'Murica, and most of all Tasty & JP.
