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!
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
14/II/26 - 44cl can, shared @ Benzai's Anti-Carnival Valentine's Day Tasting, BB: X/2026 (2026-212) Thanks for sharing the can!
Pretty clear orange beer, small creamy white head, unstable, non adhesive. Aroma: malty, grains, caramel, fruity, some tropical fruits, juicy. MF: ok carbon, medium to full body. Taste: fruity start, lots of citrus, grapefruit, bitter, a bit resinous, hoppy, orange peel, grassy, nice! Aftertaste: more resinous hops, grains, hay, hoppy, bitter, grassy, a bit dank, hoppy dry finish, ok.
Pretty clear orange beer, small creamy white head, unstable, non adhesive. Aroma: malty, grains, caramel, fruity, some tropical fruits, juicy. MF: ok carbon, medium to full body. Taste: fruity start, lots of citrus, grapefruit, bitter, a bit resinous, hoppy, orange peel, grassy, nice! Aftertaste: more resinous hops, grains, hay, hoppy, bitter, grassy, a bit dank, hoppy dry finish, ok.
Tried
from Can
on 14 Feb 2026
at 16:50
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5.5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Can shared at Anti-Carnavalstasting 2026. Darker orange color, average sized white to off-white head. Aroma and flavor is malts, hops, but the hop seems off in a way. Hard to describe. Unfresh. No, not a fan.
Tried
on 14 Feb 2026
at 16:40
8.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 8.5
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
On tap at The Green Goddess, Blackheath Royal Standard. Rich nose of dark chocolate, plum pudding, bourbon, apple strudel, varnish. Taste is dark chocolate, bourbon, jammy dark fruits, smoke, coffee. Rich boozy warming sweet finish. Top notch.
Tried
from Draft
at
Green Goddess
on 14 Feb 2026
at 09:20
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
Canned 440ml. -at Projekt Ljubljana, shared with Hrabren. Pitch black coloured, medium sized brownish head, chocolate and light roasty nose. Roasted malt, chocolate, caramel, some not so pleasant metallic touch and light alcohol. Light burnt notes in the finish.
Tried
from Can
at
:PROJEKT Beershop & Bar
on 12 Feb 2026
at 11:29
8.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Bottle via the online shop. Hazed gingery gold. Slim white foam. Nose is Rose’s Lime cordial. Sherbet. Whiff of Lockets sweets, too. Very sweet shop. Taste is citrusy tart dry and a tad sweet. Very effervescent on the palate. Slight acidity. Juicy lime filled fruity tart finish. Nicely novel and easy drinking.
Tried
from Bottle
on 10 Feb 2026
at 18:15
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
440ml can. Almost black pour, some sediment sinking to the bottom, long-lasting tan head. Aroma of treacle, roasted malts, dark fruits, liquorice. Taste is heavy on the umami favours, lots of treacle, caramel, liquorice, roasted malts, chocolate, leather, malt loaf, tangy dark fruits, oak, bittersweet. Medium-full bodied. Well made stout that's just a bit savoury for my liking.
Tried
from Can
from The Fuss Club
on 09 Feb 2026
at 01:27
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
0.44 l can shared with Ogi at Projekt, Ljubljana. Dark brown to black, small beige head. Aroma is lightly toasty with hints of prunes and smoke. Not very rich or complex. Flavour is metallic, charred wood and burnt toast. Heavy, full body, warming, some alcohol felt. Quite messy and intense, not a good example of the style. Lots of oak and burnt wood in the finish, overwhelming. Dry.
Tried
from Can
at
:PROJEKT Beershop & Bar
on 08 Feb 2026
at 20:13
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Can from Against The Grain. Hazy amber body with a thick beige head. Steady carbonation. Faint lacing. Aroma of honey, fig and caramel. Flavour of fig and brown bread. Medium body with a smooth mouthfeel. Soft fizz. This is good but not quite good as I thought it might be.
Tried
from Can
on 07 Feb 2026
at 14:57
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Can @ Thomas A, Odense. Pours cloudy amber with a small head. Tiramisu, Dark fruit, molasses , caramel , slight cake. Smooth. Full bodied. 4.0
Tried
on 05 Feb 2026
at 19:45
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Can @ Thomas A. Pours black with a small head. Touch of Ashes and peated smoke. Smoothness. Slight Chocolate. Dry roasted finish. 3.9
Tried
on 05 Feb 2026
at 19:12