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.
5.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Pour is a orange with a small tan head. Aroma is small caramel malts and some mutsyness. Flavor is again some subtle mustyness with some light caramel notes. Pretty light in all categories.
Tried
on 23 May 2008
at 18:47
4.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 3
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 4
Bottle @ thewolf-and-his-flock-of-sheep tasting session. Clear golden color. Aroma of bad hop, bit floral, brackish water. Bitter and malty taste. Boring again.
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 May 2008
at 11:15
5.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 4.5
Bottle @ thewolf-and-his-flock-of-sheep tasting session. Clear brown color, short head. Aroma reminds of an english old ale. Malty, slight hoppy. Toffee and caramel. Bit boring.
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 May 2008
at 11:14
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 5
Bottle@thewolf. Pours dark golden with a tiny white head. Grass, citrus & caramel. Weak palate. citric. Ok... I guess!
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 May 2008
at 04:05
5.9/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Bottle@Thewolf. Another premium bitter/esb. Pours amber with a white head. Toffee/caramel & tiny hop note. Medium to thin body. Dry end!
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 May 2008
at 04:01
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5
Bottle@TheWolf. Pours clear copper with a creamy off white head. Aroma is mild of caramel/toffee. Ok body. Some dry hops in the end. Drinkable!
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 May 2008
at 03:58
5.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Bottle @ thewolf-and-his-flock-of-sheep tasting session. Golden color. Aroma is flowery, some wheat. Bit thin taste.
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 May 2008
at 01:34
5.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5
Bottle @ thewolf-and-his-flock-of-sheep tasting session. Clear orange color. Aroma reminds me of an old ale, caramelly and malty. Malty taste. Quite boring though.
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 May 2008
at 01:32
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Dark golden with a small white head. Weak citrus and malt aroma. Dry with some grain flavour.
Tried
on 19 May 2008
at 15:46
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle. Dark amber with a lasting off-white head Weak malty, bready aroma. Dry and malty flavour with some yeast fruityness.
Tried
from Bottle
on 19 May 2008
at 15:44