I am worthy because I brew my beer for fun, enjoyment and experimentation, not just for competition. That said, I won first place at the 2014 Holyoke Canoe Club Brewfest homebrew competition and third place at the 2014 Worthy homebrew competition. I don’t use the most sophisticated or expensive equipment, in fact most of my Homebrewery consists of repurposed items. I take great pride in transforming this equipment into something useful to brew with, such as my old 12-gallon Cambro cooler mash-tun. I take similar pride in experimenting with new ingredients. My entry for this competition is an IPA made in the spirit of a farmhouse ale, brewed with a generous helping of malted wheat, unrefined cane sugar, and lots of fruity and citrusy hops. This beer is light in body, full on flavor, and perfect for a warm summer day.