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 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle at Frk. Hubert Esbjerg. Dark yellow colourl. Week reddish! Powerfull apple aroma. Nice barnyrad notes. Dry powerfull aplle flavor. Long nice finish. Oily palate. Wonderfull cider.
Tried
from Bottle
on 17 Sep 2010
at 00:55
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Cask-conditioned at the Star, Talybont, Brecon 07/09/10. A reddish amber beer with a slight off-white head. A malty bitter, with plenty of fruit, touch of caramel, and decent bitter finish. Fine.
Tried
from Cask
on 08 Sep 2010
at 09:47
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottled (from Estate Wine). Deep amber colour, small off-white head. Aroma is caramel malts, some rather toasted notes, mild toffee and fudge. Flavour is caramel malts, some toasted notes, toffee and mild notes of caramel. Pleasant.
Tried
from Bottle
on 06 Sep 2010
at 12:33
7.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottled (from Estate Wine). Amber colour, not much head. Aroma is fruity and floral hops with some mild sweet malty notes. Flavour is fruity and floral hops along with sweet malts, sme spices an mild herbal notes. Spicy and fruity aftertaste. Very nice.
Tried
from Bottle
on 06 Sep 2010
at 10:55
4.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 4
Texture 4
Overall 4
5th August 2010. GBBF.
Hazy amber beer with no head. Zero carbonation. Light dry malt with some unwelcome apple flavours. Very dry finish. Boring, green and too dry.
Hazy amber beer with no head. Zero carbonation. Light dry malt with some unwelcome apple flavours. Very dry finish. Boring, green and too dry.
Tried
on 28 Aug 2010
at 10:34
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Cask@GBBF2010. Amber colour, small white head. Aroma is fruits, some wood, syrup and mild fruityness as well. Flavour is fruity, wooden, honeyish, mildly grassy and nutty notes as well. Pleasant bitter.
Tried
from Cask
on 22 Aug 2010
at 21:31
5.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
From cask. Pours clear and golden orange with a small white head. Aroma is fruity and mild peachy. Slight malty and vague peachy. Light bitterness into a medium dry finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 04 Aug 2010
at 07:59
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Bottled. Cloudy pale amber, mid sized head. Caramelly and floral, soft and chewy with fairly light body. Slight salty bitterness. A well balanved nicely drinkable ale.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Jul 2010
at 06:21
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottled. Clear nut brown, creamy head. Aroma of chocolate mousse. Mid sweet with light-medium body and well rounded mouthfeel. Some cocoa roastiness takes you to asalty bitter finish. Pleasant beer!
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Jul 2010
at 06:20
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle. Frothy white good mostly lasting head. Dark yellow colour. Light malæty and heavy hoppy aroma. Grassy and flowery notes. Moderate bitter flavor. Average nice moderate bitter finish. Oily palate.
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Jul 2010
at 11:53