Black IPA (Cascadian Dark Ale) thoughts?

[McClellandBrew]

So I just made a Red IPA/Hoppy Amber which turned out great. Only problem is the 5 gallons I brewed didn't last nearly as long as projected.
Solution: Brew more beer!
I'm thinking of a Black IPA or Cascadian Dark Ale (Black IPA is an oxymoron right?) for the holiday season.
Something malty, dark, chocolatey and of course hoppy!
I'm aiming for something like NB's Snow Day, or Stone's Sublimely Self-Righteous.
Any thoughts, advice, experience with an Ale like this?
Chocolate Malts, Black Patent, Carafa II, Midnight Wheat, Crystals?
What to use and how much?

Looking forward to Brew Day

 

[chanson16]

I have also been looking for a clone for self righteous without much success. Hopefully someone can respond with a good recipe.

 

[Beer-lord]

I've brewed an awesome Black IPA courtesy of tknice....did it twice and am getting ready to do it again later this month.
You can find it here.

 

[chanson16]

I've brewed an awesome Black IPA courtesy of tknice....did it twice and am getting ready to do it again later this month.
You can find it here.

Looks good. I will have to give it a try. Thanks.

 

[McClellandBrew]

Alright. Went to my LHBS and just went for it. This is what I picked up for a 5 gallon extract brewed Black IPA.

6.6lbs Pale Extract Syrup
1lb Extra Light DME
.5lbs American 6row
.25lbs Chocolate Wheat
.25lbs American Victory
.25lbs Crystal 40L
2 oz Roasted Barley
.25lbs Cara-Pils

1oz Centennial
1oz Chinook
1oz Warrior
1oz Simcoe
1oz Amarillo (dryhop)
1oz Chinook (dryhop

I chucked all this in my Beersmith2 and it came out pretty solid, but a little lighter than I want (I know the beer color isn't spot on, but does anyone out there think I should add another .25lb or even a .5lb more of that Chocolate Wheat? Or maybe .25lb of Carafa II or Black Patent. I'm aiming for a nice creamy, not too sweet, dark black beer.

...Or should I stay as is?

Any advice please?!