So I plan on brewing a robust/imperial porter this weekend. I have been playing around with some ideas in my head for ways to "jazz it up". I will list below some of the additions/flavors I am thinking about using. Would love to get peoples input on which one or combination of these you think would make a kick ass beer. I am playing around with the general grain bill too, but if you have suggestions on the grist please chime in. Thanks!
Which of one/combo of these would be good?
Rye
Smoked Malt
Chocolate Mint
Coconut
What about a combo of rye and smoked malt? Spicy and smoky sounds good to me.
I was thinking about brewing the following grain bill with some Saaz in a week or two. Sounds similar to what you have in mind. I'm shooting for an OG of about 1.055-60. I might add some pale chocolate.
38% 6.00lb 2-Row or Vienna Malt
29% 4.50lb Smoked Malt
22% 3.50lb Rye Malt
2% 0.25lb Honey Malt
3% 0.50lb Carapils or Wheat
6% 1.00 (.75 lbs) of Honey