About
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!
7.5/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 8
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Tried
from Can
on 06 May 2026
at 20:59
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 8
Texture 7
Overall 8
6/5/2026. Can shared by LazyPyro, cheers Chris! Very good pour. Aroma is meaty, ashy, smoked, chocolate, roasted malts, black treacle, liquorice, nutty, hint of mackerel. Smokey, roasted, treacle taste. Full bodied, smooth. Enjoyed this one.
Tried
from Can
on 06 May 2026
at 20:51
7.5/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Pitch black colour with small beige head.Ara of dark drid fruit and licorice nice note of earth and soya roasted and toasted mouth feels and good power full taste even with low alcohol.
Tried
from Draft
at
Taphouse
on 06 May 2026
at 16:08
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Can from Appellation Wines.
Appearance - deep brown and opaque. Fluffy beige head.
Nose - toffee, orange shred and a hint of nuts.
Taste - sweet toffee, caramel, candied orange and a nougat backdrop.
Palate - medium to full bodied, lightly chewy and sweet.
Overall - pretty luscious.
Appearance - deep brown and opaque. Fluffy beige head.
Nose - toffee, orange shred and a hint of nuts.
Taste - sweet toffee, caramel, candied orange and a nougat backdrop.
Palate - medium to full bodied, lightly chewy and sweet.
Overall - pretty luscious.
Tried
from Can
from
Appellation Wines (Comely Bank)
on 03 May 2026
at 20:28
6.6/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
Brown beer with small head.Aroma of caramel and toasted malt nice light dried fruit and bready with good note of caramel and malt light boozy finish too.
Tried
from Draft
at
Taphouse
on 02 May 2026
at 10:28
5.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Can web SB 2026-05-01 Karlskoga
AR: sweet tar, tar, licorice
AP: thick black, no head
F: sweet tar, tar, licorice , fish tank
AR: sweet tar, tar, licorice
AP: thick black, no head
F: sweet tar, tar, licorice , fish tank
Tried
from Can
from Systembolaget Beställningssortiment
on 02 May 2026
at 08:35
6.6/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
Not bad. Ample toasted malts, nutty notes, toffee, grain, booze, dried semi-dark fruits. Mild warmth. A little depth but fairly straightforward.
Tried
from Can
on 01 May 2026
at 22:13
6.9/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 7
Can shared at CBJ Sit-In and possibly purchased in Havant. clear brown. Thin foamy light beige head. Aroma is super dark sweet with a boozy edge. Light-medium bodied. Long dry slightly astringent finish.
Tried
from Can
on 01 May 2026
at 21:57
6.8/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 7
Tried
from Draft
at
SKAAL
on 01 May 2026
at 16:34