Tomos Watkin

Client Brewer in Swansea, Swansea, Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
Owned by Drop Bear Beer Co.

Established in 1995

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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.

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5.9
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
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
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
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
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
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


5.2
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5

Bottled. Cloudy golden with a small white head. Malt and grain and some citrus in the aroma. Thin, grainy flavour.

Tried from Bottle on 19 May 2008 at 15:43


5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 4 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 5

Clear dark golden beer with a small white head. Caramel and citrus in the nose. Thin and watery sweet flavour.

Tried on 19 May 2008 at 15:34


6.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Bottle. Nice head with good duration. Color is brown. Aroma and taste are sweet roast malt with notes of chocolate. Light bitter.

Tried from Bottle on 24 Apr 2008 at 03:01


4.8
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 5

Bottle. Nice head with ok duration. Color is golden. Aroma and taste are sweet malt. Crisp and light bitter sweet finish.

Tried from Bottle on 24 Apr 2008 at 02:49