Noodledoof Brewery & Distillery

About the distillery

Noodledoof Brewery & Distillery is located in Koroit in Victoria and combines a brewery, distillery, and taproom in one business. The venue was created by Sam “Noodles” and Alex “Doof”, and the expression is shaped by local ingredients, the shifting of the seasons, and a clear rootedness in South West Victoria. The refurbished motor garage serves as the central meeting point, where beer and spirits meet the area around Koroit.

History

Noodledoof began with two friends, Sam (Noodles) and Alex (Doof), who settled in Koroit with the desire to make craft beer and spirits that are both exciting, adventurous, and accessible. The taproom is set up in a refurbished motor garage, and it has taken on the role of a lively meeting place for both locals and visitors. Over time, the house’s work with spirits has also grown, including through a collaboration with Worn Gundidj Bush Foods, where local knowledge and native botanicals are used as part of the starting point. The story is therefore not only about beer and whisky, but about a small place that has built its identity around Koroit, the local community, and the raw materials that are close by. The surroundings around Tower Hill Reserve and the wild south-west coastline also leave their mark on the venue’s character.

Ingredients and production

The ingredients come from local ingredients and, for spirits, native botanicals as well as other local ingredients in collaboration with Worn Gundidj Bush Foods.

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Maturation and cask types

There is documentation for a barrel-aged version of Obsidian Sticky Date Imperial Porter, where aging is part of the idea behind the beer. It emphasizes that the house also uses cask character as a way to enhance malt, caramel, and vanilla in the darker brews. Beyond this, no details are described in the available material about specific casks, wood types, or maturation conditions for the whisky.

Whiskies

The range is broad and includes beer, gin, vodka, liqueurs, and whisky, but in the documented whisky lineup, Koroit Whisky (2025) is the clearest name. The rest of the spirits range shows that the house works with native botanicals and local ingredients, while the beer program includes both classic and more experimental expressions such as stout, red ale, witbier, sour, and IPA. The overall impression is of a place where the range changes with the seasons, and where small batches make room for variation. The whisky therefore comes across as part of a broader craft profile rather than as an isolated single product.

Whisky style and flavor profile

Across the documented products, there is a clear through-line of malt, caramel, and vanilla, especially in the barrel-aged sticky date porter. Rhubarb, citrus, and a fresh, tangy sweetness point to a more fruity side in the sour and witbier versions, while mango and citrus lift the newer fresh-hopped red IPA. At the same time, native botanicals and coriander point to an aromatic style, where local ingredients and spicy nuances work together with the more malt-forward base.

Visit the distillery

Yes, the public can visit Noodledoof in Koroit. The taproom is located in a refurbished motor garage and functions as both a place to visit and a restaurant, with also the option to buy products on site. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday 10am–5pm, Friday 10am–late, and Saturday and Sunday 10am–5pm. The location is a short drive from Port Fairy and Warrnambool, making it an ideal stop on a trip in the area.

The listed opening hours are Monday—Thursday 10am–5pm; Friday 10am–late; Saturday & Sunday 10am–5pm.

Philosophy and craft

Noodledoof describes its approach as quality-crafted craft beer and spirits that should be exciting, adventurous, and accessible. The work is built on local ingredients, seasonal production, and small batches, so the ingredients can be used when they’re at their best. At the same time, the place is shaped by collaboration with local players and by inspiration drawn from the area around Koroit.