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Did you try this? How did it work for you?

Have you considered either starting with a thicker mash and using an infusion to assist in the step or even a decoction?

I plug my information into Mr Malty along with the date on the pack and it tells me that I need 7 packs of yeast with a 2.8 liter starter. If the pack were a month old, I'd only need one pack and a 2.5 liter starter. Getting back to the OP, sure it can be done with one pack and stepping up...

Sure, you have to make a starter, but at what age do you become concerned about the date on the pack even though you should be able to use it? I got a Wyeast pack from an online vendor that's almost 5 months old. The pack didn't swell and the starter took forever to get going. The time lag...

Not really. It's the same for everyone :D For a 5 gallon batch: .8 oz of 15%AA for 60 minutes contribute about 25 IBU 1.0 oz of 15%AA for 60 minutes contribute about 31 IBU 1.2 oz of 15%AA for 60 minutes contribute about 38 IBU This is just for one ounce of bittering hops. +/-.2 oz...

.2oz on a high alpha hop can make a noticeable difference.