Raspberry Chipotle Ale

I am trying to come up with a recipe for a Raspberry Chipotle beer. Unfortunately, I haven’t had much time to research, so I am turning to the wisdom of the forum.

What beer/style would be a good backbone?

Thanks for you advice!
Dano

porter or amber is about all I can give you… I love chilies… just not in my beer.

I was thinking English brown, minimal hop aroma/flavor.

alt

or what about a smoke beer?  pils and a touch of munich malt for a slightly smokey, malty beer.

Sweet tupelo mead.