The baking chocolate would be good for the chocolate part. You could use cream of coconut added at flame out for the coconut, which will boost the ABV because that stuff is sweet. Not sure about the almond, extract maybe?
I've alway done a secondary just to get some additional clarification in my beer. The only problem with using the keg for secondary or carbonating with priming sugar in the keg is you will have a lot of sediment fall to the bottom for the dip tube to pick up for your first pour. If you are...
It was an extract kit given to me as a gift for Christmas. It had dark malt DME AND LME. it was a cheap kit though, not even sure what type hops were included. Don't have much expectations for it! But I'll let you know.
Update, been kegged now for 2 weeks. This stuff is great! A little heavy on the oak but it is mellowing out. Mouthfeel is a little light for me considering it is a stout but very good flavor, the bourbon really stands out.
I'm fairly new so no expert.... But from what I've read and learned I don't think it will hurt. The larger the boil volume the less darkening of the wort which will result in a lighter more true to color beer and you also get better hop utilization with larger boils.
But either way you will...
Added this to my cream stout after the foam started rising into my airlock to prevent a huge mess. Blowoff tubes may be in my future for most of my stronger brews for peace of mind!