Tomos Watkin
Client Brewer
in
Swansea,
Swansea,
Wales 🏴
Owned by
Drop Bear Beer Co.
Established in 1995
Contact
Unit 3c, Century Park, Alberto Rd, Valley Way, Llansamlet, Swansea, SA6 8RP, Wales
Description
Our award-winning beers aren’t called 'The Great Ales of Wales' for nothing. Brewed with passion and pleasure in South Wales, our prized portfolio truly has something to satisfy every beer connoisseur’s taste buds.
We are a family-run business with brewing in our blood, and this sense of pride can be tasted in every delicious drop crafted on site at our brewery in Swansea.
The present incarnation of Tomos Watkin was started in 1995 by Simon Buckley. In 2002 the Tomos Watkin brewery was acquired by Hurns Beer Company, a drinks distributor based in South Wales. Tomos Watkin first operated from a small brewery in Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire and later opened a larger brewery in Swansea.
In August 2023, the Tomos Watkin brewery was purchased by no/low alcohol brewery Drop Bear, who also took over brewing responsibilities for all Tomos Watkin beers. As well as updating the Tomos Watkin brand with several new beers added to their core range, all their beers were made vegan-friendly.
We are a family-run business with brewing in our blood, and this sense of pride can be tasted in every delicious drop crafted on site at our brewery in Swansea.
The present incarnation of Tomos Watkin was started in 1995 by Simon Buckley. In 2002 the Tomos Watkin brewery was acquired by Hurns Beer Company, a drinks distributor based in South Wales. Tomos Watkin first operated from a small brewery in Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire and later opened a larger brewery in Swansea.
In August 2023, the Tomos Watkin brewery was purchased by no/low alcohol brewery Drop Bear, who also took over brewing responsibilities for all Tomos Watkin beers. As well as updating the Tomos Watkin brand with several new beers added to their core range, all their beers were made vegan-friendly.
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
[50cl bottle from Home Bargains, Bracknell.] An almost black pour with a thick beige head; aroma of charred grains; milky body with a bitter charred grain taste. A pleasant stout.
Tried
from Bottle
from
Home Bargains (T.J Morris Ltd), Nationwide
on 02 Aug 2026
at 20:12
6.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
[50cl bottle from Home Bargains, Bracknell.] An amber pour with a thick off-white head; caramel malt aroma; creamy in the mouth with a malty caramel taste; and a gentle bitterness with a spicy aftertaste. How IPAs used to be before craft beers came along!
Tried
from Bottle
from
Home Bargains (T.J Morris Ltd), Nationwide
on 01 Aug 2026
at 19:01
6.1/10
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Appearance 5
Aroma 6
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 6
[50cl bottle from Home Bargains, Bracknell at 4.5% ABV.] An unattractive hazy stray coloured pour with a loose creamy white head; soft grainy body with some honeyed sweetness and a light bitterness; then a clean crisp finish. Tastes better than it looks!
Tried
from Bottle
from
Home Bargains (T.J Morris Ltd), Nationwide
on 03 Jul 2026
at 17:55
7/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Dec 2025
at 20:12
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Oct 2025
at 23:00
Tried
from Bottle
on 30 Aug 2025
at 23:00
6/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 16 Aug 2025
at 12:05
6/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Aug 2025
at 23:23
Tried
from Bottle
on 09 Jul 2025
at 20:16
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Spotty beige head on a clear golden coloured body.
Biscuit, butterscotch & stone fruit aroma.
Medium to thin, soft on the tongue with a lightly carbonated back.
Malt, stone fruit, herbal & cereal tastes.
Bog Standard.
Biscuit, butterscotch & stone fruit aroma.
Medium to thin, soft on the tongue with a lightly carbonated back.
Malt, stone fruit, herbal & cereal tastes.
Bog Standard.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Jul 2025
at 19:34