About Us

Based in Wokingham, Berkshire, Bearwood Brewing is an independent craft brewery, with a taproom coming soon. We’re dedicated to brewing exceptional Hoppy IPAs, Luxurious Stouts, Fruity Sours, and everything in between.

The name Bearwood came about after meetings at a potential brewery site near Bearwood Lakes in Wokingham. We started to refer to the project as Bearwood and the name just stuck!

Our Head Brewer, John Willatts, honed his craft at Binghams Brewery, where he helped create the CAMRA Supreme Champion Beer in 2016. He’s also brewed for Ascot Brewing Company and Disruption Is Brewing, winning SIBA’s 2023 Best Cask Pale. Joining him is Max Baylis, who brings experience from The Outhouse Brewery.

Behind the scenes, Peter Rhodes (The Outhouse Brewery) and Christian Cummins focus on quality control and ensuring Bearwood Brewing remains an inclusive and welcoming space for both staff and customers. 

And of course, Bearwood wouldn’t be what it is without the many others who keep things running, friends, family, and a dedicated crew lending their skills in everything from design and deliveries to festivals and events.