In preparing to make a Framboise, I had planned to use some Lactose to sweeten the brew. Fortunately, there came the realization that the wife is severely Lactose intolerant, so this would impact ale making just as much..or more..than the consumption of dairy products. I don't want to kick up the alcohol, but merely sweeten the batch. I have heard of the use of other artificial sweeteners, but wonder if others might have preferred selections that would not impact the flavor in the way that a sacharine would.