Discover the extraordinary beers of Holy Goat Brewing, one of Scotland's most distinctive independent craft breweries, renowned for its exceptional mixed-fermentation Sour Ales, beautifully complex oak-aged beers and adventurous fruit-infused creations. Founded in Dundee in 2020 by Johnny Horn and James Scanlan, Holy Goat was born from a shared passion for unconventional fermentation, traditional brewing techniques and bold, uncompromising flavours. Johnny, a former co-founder of Vault City Brewing, brought extensive experience working with wild yeast and mixed-culture fermentation, while James contributed a distinctive creative vision inspired by heavy metal music, illustration and alternative culture. Unlike conventional breweries, Holy Goat specialises in extended fermentation using carefully cultivated strains of Brettanomyces yeast and bacteria, often allowing its beers to mature for three to four months before further conditioning with fruit or ageing in oak barrels. Combining traditional Belgian-inspired techniques with modern experimentation, Holy Goat has established an international reputation for producing extraordinary, complex and wonderfully expressive Scottish craft beer.
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Best known for its spectacular mixed-fermentation Fruited Sours and oak-aged Wild Ales, Holy Goat Brewing produces an exceptional selection of vibrant, flavour-packed beers showcasing the remarkable possibilities of unconventional fermentation. Discover Fun Bungo, a magnificent 7.1% Tropical Sour fermented for four months with Brettanomyces before being refermented with pineapple, mango and fresh oranges, delivering an explosion of juicy tropical fruit, refreshing acidity and subtle wild yeast character. Fruit beer enthusiasts can explore Bramble Smasher, a beautifully expressive Golden Sour conditioned on Scottish blackberries, alongside Mirabelle Sour, a vibrant 6.5% mixed-fermentation beer bursting with delicate plum, apricot and stone fruit character. For those seeking something more complex, Blood Eagle combines traditional Flanders Red and British Stock Ale influences with extended oak ageing, Scottish fruit and subtle smoky notes. Beyond its celebrated Sour Ales, Holy Goat also produces rich Imperial Stouts, traditional dark beers and occasional hop-forward IPAs, demonstrating its remarkable versatility. From intensely fruity Scottish Sours to elegant, barrel-aged Wild Ales, Holy Goat consistently delivers exceptional flavour and uncompromising creativity. Explore our selection of Holy Goat Brewing beers at Left Field Beer and discover some of Scotland's most exciting independent craft beer.