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So if I have to resort to Beano maybe goes with 1-2 teaspoons as opposed to a few of the amylase

Can I get the amylase from my local home brew store? I have never heard of that stuff before.

I'll try to make this as short and sweet as possible. Been out of the homebrewing scene for about 8 years and just recently got back into. The first batch I attempted (since being back) was an Imperial Porter, but not knowing I was making an Imperial Porter. I basically took the majority of...

currently my temp is between 66-68 degrees F. It has been as high as 72-74 degrees

what do you mean verify with water f hydrometer is reading correctly? I guess what should it read with only water, 1.000? Worst case scenario, what will happen other than it tasting like utter hell?

I went ahead and pitched a packet of dry yeast yesterday (after 3 days of nothing) and I still have nothing

Alright, I started home brewing 10 years ago, but took a 7 year hiatus and started brewing again about 2 months ago. I am currently have a batch of IPA which had an original gravity of 1.070. I pitched my California ale liquid yeast from white labs at the appropriate temperature 70-75...