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36-40 Belfield Street, Dundee, DD1 5hZ, Scotland
Description
Holy Goat is a Dundee based brewery specialising in the production of mixed- fermentation and wood aged beers.
Mixed fermentation refers to the use of unconventional yeasts and bacteria in brewing, which allows production of beers with unique character. We are driven by experimentation and are obsessed with the awesome flavours which can be achieved from mixed-culture fermentations.
Inspired by tradition mixed fermentation beer styles we seek to pay homage to our brewing forbears, using new techniques, fermentation styles and the highest quality ingredients to produce complex, interesting and (most importantly) tasty beer!
The breweries name references the tongue-in-cheek description of the ‘goat’ like qualities of wild yeast (Brettanomyces) characteristics. A reverence to this yeast and to the beers which display these characteristics is a strong part of the identity of the brewery.
Hail the goat!
Mixed fermentation refers to the use of unconventional yeasts and bacteria in brewing, which allows production of beers with unique character. We are driven by experimentation and are obsessed with the awesome flavours which can be achieved from mixed-culture fermentations.
Inspired by tradition mixed fermentation beer styles we seek to pay homage to our brewing forbears, using new techniques, fermentation styles and the highest quality ingredients to produce complex, interesting and (most importantly) tasty beer!
The breweries name references the tongue-in-cheek description of the ‘goat’ like qualities of wild yeast (Brettanomyces) characteristics. A reverence to this yeast and to the beers which display these characteristics is a strong part of the identity of the brewery.
Hail the goat!
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Bottle from Craig. He procided me with some people will like this, some won't. The tasting group was split down the middle. Cloudy, pale golden with a small bubbly head. Funky floral aroma, herbaceous. taste adds a small amount of tartness, coming amidst a lot of sweet, fruity, floral, herbal flavors and lots of funk. It did grow on me after a while.
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 Mar 2022
at 23:48
4.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle online from the brewery. Pours dark plum red, with a small beige cap. Aroma: cherry, blueberries, strawberry, redcurrants, oak, funk. Taste: very tart, sharp berries, sour cherry, redcurrants. Very light on the Flandersy balsamic character. Medium body with light carbonation.
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 Mar 2022
at 21:07
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle at home. Hazy golden colour with a white head. Aroma and taste are tart to sour citrus. And floral. Medium to full body.
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 Mar 2022
at 17:21
4.2/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle from the brewery online shop. Pours light hazed yellow golden with a dissipating white cap. Aroma: funk, lemon, citrus zest, bergamot, floral. Taste: moderate tart, saison funk, floral, citrus fruit & zest, tangy. Medium body with spritzy carbonation
Tried
from Bottle
on 19 Mar 2022
at 07:41
7/10
Nydelig fruktig!
Tried
from Bottle
on 17 Mar 2022
at 22:07
7/10
Nokså flat og med en temmelig sur røyk, ikke en frisk røyk av ved, kanskje noe torvrøkt? Ikke helt min stil, for det blir mer ekstremt enn direkte godt.
Tried
from Draft
on 17 Mar 2022
at 21:16
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle sample at a tasting at Yoav's place. Cloudy yellow. Apricot, celery, beetroot, some vanilla, sour, unripe apricot.
Tried
from Bottle
on 16 Mar 2022
at 13:19
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle sample at a tasting at Yoav's place. Citrus, perfumy, phenols, tart, lemony, a bit bitter.
Tried
from Bottle
on 16 Mar 2022
at 13:18
4.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7.5
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle. Pours hazy orange yellow with a white cap. Aroma: tart citrus , lemons, herbal, salt. Taste: light to moderate tartness, dry, tangy sharp citrus, herbal, salty edge. Medium body with soft carb. Don't think this version is up to the standard of the original version.
Tried
from Bottle
on 13 Mar 2022
at 19:55
7/10
keg brewdog Lothian road... haze amber.. small white head... bit citrus fruit nose.... Light funk.. citrus.. big tart lemon.. Light cucumber.. nive
Tried
on 12 Mar 2022
at 15:35