Bread-Bakers v112.n002.13

I just got the Cook's Illustrated Cook Book, and was wondering about 
some of the bread recipes. If anyone has tried them, I'd like to hear 
how they worked out.  1 1/4 tablespoons of instant yeast for one 
American Loaf Bread,  beer and vinegar in the Almost No-Knead Bread ... ?

Thanks in advance.  I do intend to try some eventually, but would 
appreciate any insights.

Phyllis

Phyllis O'Neil
Santa Monica, CA