Pale Malt (2 Row) or Maris Otter in Imperial Porter?

[ultravista]

I have a fairly complex grist bill for an Imperial Porter and wonder if there would be any benefit (to taste) by using Maris Otter instead of Pale Malt (2 Row).

[BDawg]

Nope. Too many other things going in. You won't be able to tell the difference.
Use the cheaper costing malt based on what you can get.

[ultravista]

Yeah, I was leaning in that direction The difference is about $10 for this 6 gallon batch.

[brewinhard]

Agreed with Bdawg on this one. But a nice alternative (a kind of in the middle malt between MO and regular American 2 row) to consider is Golden Promise. It is a bit cleaner than MO, but fuller tasting than plain old american 2 row.