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!
8.5/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 18 Jun 2026
at 11:32
7.4/10
Tried
from Draft
on 13 Jun 2026
at 13:58
5.5/10
Gist, 150, tap met Maaike
Wat dit in godesnaam met barley wine te maken heeft, ontgaat me volledig. De geur klopt niet, de kleur klopt niet en in de smaak... Nou... Heeeeel in de verte. Maar uiteindelijk gaat het natuurlijk om de smaak... Daar hoef je het ook niet voor te doen.
Wat dit in godesnaam met barley wine te maken heeft, ontgaat me volledig. De geur klopt niet, de kleur klopt niet en in de smaak... Nou... Heeeeel in de verte. Maar uiteindelijk gaat het natuurlijk om de smaak... Daar hoef je het ook niet voor te doen.
Tried
from Draft
at
Taplokaal Gist
on 12 Jun 2026
at 21:45
7.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Pitch black colour with small beige head.Aroma of licorice and roasted malt nice tart with hint of barrel and wood nice roasted and toasted taste with good note of licorice and soya mild and well balanced finish.
Tried
from Draft
at
Taphouse
on 08 Jun 2026
at 14:26
7.8/10
Tried
on 06 Jun 2026
at 17:36