Malts: 1) 2 Row is a good clean base malt with high DP, 2) Special B is a caramel malt with complex flavor (roasted, caramel, and dark fruit), and will add some residual sweetness, 3) Chocolate will add color and pleasant roast and chocolate flavor, 4) Flaked Oats will add body, creaminess, 5) Roasted barley will add dry roasted and coffee character, and 6) Black patent will add color and a low level burnt character.
Hops: This is not a hoppy beer. Magnum is added for bittering, and Loral is added as an aroma hop for a little floral and dark fruit character to work with the malty character (like special B).
Yeast: San Diego Super yeast a quick fermenting and good for high gravity - it' also a very clean and neutral to let the malts shine through.
Water Chemistry: Based on Edinburgh water which is good for malty beers and full body mouthfeel.