ABOUT US

Forward Brewing’s mission is to offer a fresh and local product that Eastport and Annapolis can call its own. We aim to advance our community by honoring its history, offering a gathering place, using forward-thinking methods, and providing an Eastport experience to locals and visitors alike.

OUR STORY

While visiting many towns and breweries in search of better beer, we were impressed by many local communities coming together over delicious craft beverages.

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WE ARE

Co-Owner, Operator

Cam Bowdren

Eastport born, teacher, guy who thinks it’s a good idea to build your own boat, To Kill a Mockingbird thumper, Johnnie, sailor, father, do it yourselfer.

Co-Owner, General Manager

Claire Fitch Bowdren

Schooled in public health and sustainable food systems, Obezag, barre instructor, mother, oat milk evangelist. info@forwardeastport.com

Head Brewer

Warren Hendrickson

Beer drinker with a brewing problem, metal head nerd extraordinaire, NY pizza snob, Annapolis newbie. forwardbrewer@gmail.com

Chef

Chupez Garcia Liberato

Cooks at the speed of light, futbol wiz, carne asada master, lover of sours.

Products Manager

Zoe Earnest

Toddler whisperer, has a sound effect for every movement, applesauce connoisseur, proud owner of a 8-hour middle school dance playlist, likes beer, loves to drink it. products@forwardeastport.com

Taproom Manager

Joshua Bruce

Maryland raised-ish, his Subaru is a personality trait, milks every dad joke, lactose sensitive, every beer has its place. forwardtaproom@gmail.com

Manager

Cherish Brooks

Eastern shore born and raised, lover of beer and gluten (though it doesn’t love her back), animal lover, amateur florist, and self-proclaimed poet, over 20 years in hospitality.

Events Manager

Lisa Timple

Coffee, wine, and now beer connoisseur, secretly huge football fan, dog whisperer, mother, lover of travel. events@forwardeastport.com