Pots, schooners and pints: 10 West Vic breweries to check out
From farmhouse ales and coastal lagers to strawberry beer and truffle brews, your next favourite may be found at one of the spots on this list.
Zara Cuthbertson
May 21, 2026
Western Victoria’s brewery scene stretches from the Great Ocean Road to the Grampians - the Brolga has collated a list of ten around the patch to indulge in.
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Aunty Jack’s Brewery
Ballarat’s Aunty Jack’s Brewery combines a working brewery with a lively pub atmosphere in the city centre.
The brewery produces a broad range of approachable craft beers, including pale ales, lagers, stouts and rotating seasonal releases.
Where: 315-317 Mair Street, Ballarat Central
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs: 4pm-late, Fri-Sat: 12pm-late, Sun: 12-9pm
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Forrest Brewing Company
Set in the Otways, Forrest Brewing Company is known for small-batch beers brewed with mountain water sourced locally. Alongside IPAs, pale ales and dark beers, its strawberry beer has become a popular option for visitors who are not traditional beer drinkers.
Where: 26 Grant Street, Forrest
Opening hours: Sun-Mon: 9am-5pm Fri-Sat: 9am-9pm
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Blackman’s Brewery
Surf Coast staple Blackman’s Brewery brews a wide range of beers, from crisp lagers to hop-heavy IPAs. The Torquay venue on Bell Street is also known for its large beer garden and regular live music.
Where: 26 Bell Street, Torquay
Opening hours: Wed-Sun: 12pm-late
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Noodledoof Brewery and Distillery
Noodledoof Brewery and Distillery operates out of a former milk factory near Koroit, producing craft beer and small-batch spirits with a focus on local ingredients. Expect hazy ales, lagers and experimental seasonal brews alongside gin and whisky.
Where: 128 Commercial Road, Koroit
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs: 10am-5pm Fri: 10am-late Sat-Sun: 10am-5pm
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Otway Estate
Part brewery, distillery and winery, Otway Estate produces craft beer on a rural property near Colac. Its range includes lagers, pale ales and darker malt-forward beers, alongside house-made spirits.
Where: 10 Hoveys Road, Barongarook West
Opening hours: Sat: 11am-5pm Sun: 11am-4pm
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Great Ocean Road Brewhouse
Great Ocean Road Brewhouse offers one of the region’s largest beer selections, with more than 100 beers on offer including its own house-brewed range. The brewery focuses on easy-drinking coastal styles including pale ales, lagers and summer ales.
Where: 29-35 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay
Opening hours: Open daily from 11am
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Suffoir
Known primarily for wines, Suffoir also produces beers and mixed fermentation brews using locally grown ingredients. The venue leans toward smaller, experimental batches rather than traditional pub styles.
Where: 144 Mt Eccles Road, Macarthur
Opening hours: Friday-Sunday 11am-5pm
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Bank House Brewery
Operating from a restored heritage building in Dean near Ballarat, Bank House Brewery produces small-batch beers with a focus on unusual flavours and seasonal experimentation. Its truffle beer has become one of its more talked-about brews.
Where: 1360 Ballarat-Daylesford Road, Dean
Opening hours: Typically open from 10am-4pm on a weekend, check social media pages for updates
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Paper Scissors Rock Brew Co
Paper Scissors Rock Brew Co is a laid back brewpub producing small-batch, modern craft beers in the centre of Halls Gap. The beer garden offers a relaxed backdrop with views of the Grampians.
Where: 119 Grampians Road, Halls Gap
Opening hours: 12-8pm daily
12 Apostles Brewery
Located on the same site as the Sow and Piglets Guesthouse, 12 Apostles Brewery brews a small range of beers inspired by the coast, including pale ales, lagers and amber ales aimed at travellers visiting the Great Ocean Road.
Where: 18 Tregea Street, Port Campbell
Opening hours: Hours vary