One question remains. What style should 'Useless Ale' be?
If you have to make 5 gallons at a time. Does it really matter what style it is?
Something with taste, like a red or an amber. But you make whatever you would like and we will be glad to sample it and let you know how it is. Surprise us!
Why not live life like it is your last day....instead of pretending to be a member of the Peter Pan Club and believing you will be around forever.