My last batch of JAO I made I used EC-1118 as well, and it turned out very good IMO. It still has a slight sweetness to it, which I'm guessing is because the starting SG was probably very high. I was impressed that there didn't seem to be an unpleasant hotness when I opened the first bottle at approximately 6 months old. I am starting to wonder if that batch didn't have a stuck fermentation as well. We'll see how this batch turns out. If it's too dry and hot I will probably stabilize and sweeten with honey again.