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 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Немного странный стаут, есть вроде нотки брауни пирога, шоколада, а на вкус слегка пустовато оказалось, странные горькие ноты на финише ещё.
Tried
on 03 Feb 2026
at 00:12
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
Идея прикольная, портер со сливой и добавкой ржи, причем весьма жаренной. Но по итогу как то без баланса и горько слишком.
Tried
on 02 Feb 2026
at 23:47
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
An at home, shared with James, 1st February 2026. Pours a rich black beer. Aroma is malts, toasty, umami, treacle, taste is roasted malts, chocolate, treacle, bittersweet, enjoyable
Tried
from Can
on 02 Feb 2026
at 21:18
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 8
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Can thanks to cagarvie. Pours near opaque black with a thin tan head. Aromas of liquorice and smoke. Taste is smoke, toffee, ham, faint fruit. Dry finish.
Tried
on 02 Feb 2026
at 14:53
7.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Can thanks to cagarvie.
Appearance - opaque black with a thin beige head.
Nose - smoke, tar and molasses.
Taste - smoke, liquorice and savoury.
Palate - medium bodied, dry and smoky finish.
Overall - ok, a bit gnarly.
Appearance - opaque black with a thin beige head.
Nose - smoke, tar and molasses.
Taste - smoke, liquorice and savoury.
Palate - medium bodied, dry and smoky finish.
Overall - ok, a bit gnarly.
Tried
from Can
on 02 Feb 2026
at 14:47
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
can at ashs ...dark black ...thin tan lacing ...soft smokey chocolate Roast malts nose ... dark chocolate roast malts ...heavy sweet chocolate Roast malts ...Light sweet chocolate ..woody caramel smoke chocolate Roast
Tried
on 02 Feb 2026
at 14:43
7.9/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 8
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 Jan 2026
at 23:19
7.4/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 7
Tried
from Can
on 31 Jan 2026
at 22:01
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
keg at the bow bar ...dark red ..thin tan lacing ..massive cherry funk fruit nose ..soft sharp tart cherry ..massive dry cherry ..big woody earthy..long cherry funk
Tried
on 31 Jan 2026
at 20:44
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8.5
Texture 8
Overall 8
Can to nonic glass.
Appearance: dark brown close to black in color with a one and a half to two fingers of khaki foamy head which slid off at a nice pace to leave some light lace
Aroma: dark chocolate, milk chocolate and a very nice deep roastiness which blends with some bitter coffee beans, then some dark fruity vibes, an added earthy quality comes in further underneath
Flavor: roasty, semi-bitter and earthy sweet combining the prior mentioned aromas; then a mild aftertaste of the chocolates and coffee
Texture: medium bodied, between sessionable and being a sipper; very smooth along my tongue; finishes silky smooth with the chocolate and dark fruits
Overall: a very nicely coffee stout I'd be willing to come back to.
Appearance: dark brown close to black in color with a one and a half to two fingers of khaki foamy head which slid off at a nice pace to leave some light lace
Aroma: dark chocolate, milk chocolate and a very nice deep roastiness which blends with some bitter coffee beans, then some dark fruity vibes, an added earthy quality comes in further underneath
Flavor: roasty, semi-bitter and earthy sweet combining the prior mentioned aromas; then a mild aftertaste of the chocolates and coffee
Texture: medium bodied, between sessionable and being a sipper; very smooth along my tongue; finishes silky smooth with the chocolate and dark fruits
Overall: a very nicely coffee stout I'd be willing to come back to.
Tried
from Can
on 29 Jan 2026
at 16:00