So! I got a bunch of brew boxes from Brooklyn Brewing Company (love them) and my Bourbon Barrel Dubbel seems to be missing some parts. No wood chips to flavor the beer, for one thing! I could hypothetically still add bourbon and maple syrup, but I don't have either of those right now (but could pretty easily acquire)

The question is, do I follow the instructions with missing ingredients, or do I go off the rails and try something new? This is only my third batch of beer, so I'm still learning. This is going to be a gift for my brother, and he likes strong, dark beer. If anyone knows how I could potentially enhance the flavor and alcohol content, I'd love to hear!