Full volume mash - if I can I'll fill the mash tun all the way to the top to reduce any headspace and my sparge arm is not spraying in the air
The last 10 batches I've been purging the headspace in my fermenter right at pitch. I pitch a healthy amount of yeast and only allow them to gobble...
Split up the 13 lb 2row to like 6 lb 2 row and 7 lb pilsener. You can take the carapilz or carabody or carafoam up to 2lb no prob. I totally agree no more than 4 oz honey malt in a 5-gallon batch and I agree you got to hit it with some more hops you looking to get your ibus from your Whirlpool...
Scratch the special b which is not for the style. You really are trying to keep the SRM as low as possible. Preferably in the 4s or low 5s. Any darker and your neipa looses its fresh juice color and moves into the cloudy browns. If you feel the need to add more grain. I would suggest some high...