Sweetwater Donkey Punch
2009 edition called Sweetwater DP Barleywine Ale, which should be filed under a new entry. Awaiting approval, stay tuned On tap @ the brewery yesterday. Bright copper appearance with some orange highlights. Head is super creamy & frothy, near white in color. Quite the tangy citrus aroma- tangerine, navel orange. First sip was surprisingly malty, sourdough bread followed by a big citric hop flavor. But not overwhelming at all...very big and very balanced. Good 10.2 vapor to remind you where you are. Noticeable punch of floral, bitterness in the back of the throat. Finishes very nice...some bitterness, some citrus yet not too dry. This beer not only has a different name than the 2007 Donkey Punch, it has a different malt & hop bill: DP = 3500# 2 row, 125# munich, 275# 70/80, 100# Victory 4000# total Hops = 1st Summit 2nd Columbus 3rd Columbus & Centennial 4th Centennial & Cascade Dhopped- Columbus Cascade & Centennial Donkey Punch = 2800# 2 row, 100# Munich, 220# 70/80, 100# victory 3220 total Hops = 1st Nugget & Chinook 2nd Nugget 3rd Nugget & Centennial 4th Centennial & Cascade Dhopped- Nugget Cascade Centennial