Drink Beer? Volunteer!

Friday, Feb. 17, is the deadline for The Washington Post's 2012 Beer Madness taster applications.

The Food section's annual Beer Madness bracketed taste-off will feature 32 all-American craft brews, according to the paper.

To be considered for one of the four reader designated slots, you must be able to attend the evening tasting sessions on Feb. 27 and March 5.

To apply, send an email to food@washpost.com with BEER MADNESS in the subject line.  In the email:

• "Describe your qualifications and your passion for beer in a single, tightly constructed sentence.  Humor's always appreciated." 
• List your three favorite domestic craft beers.

Instructions written by Bonnie S. Benwick in The Washington Post.