Tomos Watkin
Client Brewer
in Swansea,
Swansea,
Wales 🏴
Owned by
Drop Bear Beer Co.
Established in 1995
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.
Dedollewaitor (22132) reviewed Cwrw Gaeaf (Bottle) from Tomos Watkin 17 years ago
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!
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!
caesar (10848) reviewed Cwrw Hâf (Bottle) from Tomos Watkin 17 years ago
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.
caesar (10848) reviewed OSB Old Style Bitter (Bottle) from Tomos Watkin 17 years ago
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.
Beertalk (16424) reviewed Cwrw Braf (Bottle) from Tomos Watkin 17 years ago
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.
Beertalk (16424) reviewed Cwrw Gaeaf (Bottle) from Tomos Watkin 17 years ago
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.
Beertalk (16424) reviewed Cwrw Hâf (Bottle) from Tomos Watkin 17 years ago
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.
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.
saxo (29721) reviewed Cwrw Gaeaf (Bottle) from Tomos Watkin 17 years ago
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.
saxo (29721) reviewed Magic Lagyr (Bottle) from Tomos Watkin 17 years ago
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.