ZYGoat is a stout from Amundsen Brewery, a high-intensity beer designed to evoke the impression of a “salted caramel chocolate cookie in a glass”. With 10.5% ABV, ZYGoat is dense, full-bodied and meant for slow sipping.

The recipe includes a rich combination of malts such as Pilsner, Munich, CaraMunich II, Special W and Chocolate malt, with oats added to enhance the creamy texture. Chinook hops are used, while the American Ale yeast ensures a clean fermentation that lets the chocolate and caramel layers stand out.

The aroma reveals salted caramel, chocolate chip cookies and dark chocolate, with subtle roasted undertones. The flavor is intensely sweet and dessert-like, yet balanced by a gentle cocoa bitterness and a warm alcoholic finish.

Lactose adds fullness and reinforces the creamy sweetness. The texture is oily and almost syrupy, giving the beer a slow-sipping character, ideal for pairing with chocolate or enjoying as a dessert on its own.

Limited batches and the strong visual identity of the label make ZYGoat a sought-after release among pastry stout lovers. This beer clearly reflects Amundsen Brewery’s signature: maximum aroma, rich flavor and creative execution.