The Brewing Network Presents - The Session

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.

The Session celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Maltose Falcons this week with board members Drew Beechum, Cullen Davis, and David Uhl. Tune in as the guys discuss the many celebratory events commemorating the milestone, from commercial collaboration beers with Eagle Rock and Firestone-Walker, to homebrew competitions and brewing sessions. This episode also features a Brewcaster Challenge update with Imperial IPA recipes, this week's Beer News, and much more.

This week, The Session is proud to welcome malting and brewing sciences professor Dr. Charlie Bamforth back to the show. Catch a glimpse into one of the greatest brewing minds in history, as he discusses his contributions to the Practical Guides for Beer Quality series: Foam and Flavor, comprehensive and authoritative descriptions of the science of flavor and foam in brewing. This episode also features a conversation with Todd Ruggere, who is currently raising thousands of dollars for pediatric cancer research by drinking beer, a spirited round of Find The Fake, and much more.

The Session returns to the air this week with the style assignments for the next phase of the tournament known as the Brewcaster Challenge. Tune in to see who has to brew what, as we break hearts and blow minds with picks that are sure to surprise and delight everyone except the brewers themselves. This episode also features more of your brewing disaster stories, this week's Beer News, coverage of San Francisco Beer Week, and much more.

After another epic Winter Brews Festival, The Session returns to the air this week to discuss the best of craft beer in 2013 with RateBeer's Joe Tucker and Mario Rubio, along with special guest Ken Weaver. Submitting millions of ratings, RateBeer reviewers worldwide have voted with their keyboards on the best new brewers, retailers, beers and more. Tune in and get the scoop on the cream of the craft beer crop, and what it all means for the industry's future in 2014 and beyond.

This week, The Session welcomes brewmaster Chris Cuzme of New York's 508 Restaurant and Bar to the show. A man of many talents, Chris was called upon to run 508's young in-house beer program in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, which covered the basement brewhouse in over six feet of water. Tune in to hear how Chris transformed 508 from flooded to fantastic, as his reputation among patrons (and the New York homebrewing community) grows more sterling by the day. This episode also features the next Homebrewer of the Week, this week's Beer News, and much more.

This week, The Session is stoked to welcome Reuben's Brews founder and brewmaster Adam Robbings to the show. Heading into his second year of operations in Seattle's Ballard district, Adam has continued his stellar beer-making ways as a pro after a highly acclaimed homebrew career. Tune in to hear what it's like to brew and sell beer in one of the highest brewery-concentrated neighborhoods on the planet, how to make the most of British specialty malts, and much more. This episode also features the next Homebrewer of the Week, more of your brewing disaster stories, and this week's Beer News.

2014 has arrived, and that can only mean one thing: Another round of Brewing Network Awards is upon us! Yes, it's the 8th annual BNAs, as the Brewcasters highlight another great year of Sessions with a tip of the cap to the memorable moments of 2013. Tune in and catch the best guests, beers, songs and more from the year that was.

Sleigh bells ring - are you listening? In the studio, glassware's glistening. A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight - join us for a beer-y wonderland! It's the last show of 2013, as the Brewcasters welcome old friend Matt Brynildson back to the show for a vertical tasting of nearly a decade of Firestone-Walker Anniversary offerings. This episode also features games like Name That Holiday Tune, Find The Fake, and much more.

This week, The Session welcomes Triple Voodoo Brewing Company founder Greg Kitchen back to the studio. This time, he is joined by head brewer Phil Meeker, formerly of Iron Springs Brewery. Tune in to catch the latest from Triple Voodoo, as they put the finishing touches on their brand new brewery and taproom in the historic Dogpatch district of San Francisco. This episode also features the next Homebrewer of the Week, more of your brewing disaster stories, and much more..

After a relaxing and meaningful Thanksgiving break, The Session is back with an all-Sunday December! This week, the Brewcasters are joined by Dan Baumiller of Baltimore's Full Tilt Brewing Company. Dan founded Full Tilt in 2012 along with his cousin Nick Fertig after the two developed a grassroots following of their homebrew, produced on a system they built themselves. Now, you can find their commercially produced beers throughout Maryland and beyond. Tune in to catch a conversation with Dan, this week's Beer News, more of your brewing disaster stories, another Homebrewer of the Week, and much more.

The Session is back on Sunday this week, as Flat Tail Brewing Company's Dave Marliave joins the BN crew in-studio to cover adding adjuncts to sour beers. Dave and his crew are always pushing the sour-envelope at their brewery in Corvallis, Oregon - tune in to catch a lesson from a master of using adjuncts from fruit to cucumbers to take his sours to the next level. This episode also features the next Homebrewer of the Week, a new game courtesy of JP, and much more.

The Session is on the air this Veterans Day with a discussion on gravity versus IBUs (with Jamil from Heretic), this week's Beer News, more of your brewing horror stories, a brand new homebrewer-of-the-week feature, and so much more.

The Session returns to Sunday night this week as old friend Drew Beechum is back with his newest literary triumphThe Everything Hard Cider Book: All You Need to Know About Making Hard Cider at Home. There is no better time than the fall to sharpen your cider-making skills, and no better person to teach you than Drew, who covers everything from fermentation and bottling, to finding the proper equipment and ingredients. This episode also features reviews of common commercial ciders, a brand-new BN game, and much more.

Here's a news flash: Beer pairs well with food. What you might NOT know, though, is that there are some combinations that just don't jive. Tune in this week for a crash course through the pairings to avoid as Homebrewed Chef Sean Z. Paxton is back in the studio for The Session. This episode also features more of your homebrewing disaster stories, a conversation with the guys from Brewtoad, this week's Beer News, and much more.