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.
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle. (thanks Tony) Clear, copper body, with a beige head. The aroma is a bit roasted, with some coffee. The same goes for the flavor, but there are some fruityness in there as well. A bit to thin mouthfeel. Finishes with some coffee. A decent beer, well suited for the autumn. (070809)
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Oct 2007
at 11:25
5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 5
Cask @ GBBF 2007, London. Clear dark yellow color with a small, fizzy, virtually none, off-white head. Aroma is light to moderate malty, toasted, light yeasty, sour dishcloth. Flavor is light to moderate sweet with a average duration. Body is light to medium, texture is watery, carbonation is flat.
Tried
from Cask
on 11 Sep 2007
at 01:54
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
(Cask at GBBF, London, 8 Aug 2007) Golden yellow colour with brief white head. Fruity nose with notes of orange, elderflowers and grassy hops. Fruity, grassy taste with citrus, elderflowers and floral, slightly soapy finish. Decent, summery golden ale.
Tried
from Cask
on 08 Sep 2007
at 08:52
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask@GBBF2007. Golden colour, not much head. Aroma is hoppy, malty, earthy and quite vegetableish. Flavour is flowery hops and some earth + malts. Refreshing and ok, but not very exciting.
Tried
from Cask
on 02 Sep 2007
at 23:59
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
Thanks to Joris for hosting and world traveler Stefaan for the beer... Golden dark amber colour ... thick loose foam head ... bland nose ... light fruity malt soft ... little wattery ... little laggeryness.
Tried
on 05 Jun 2007
at 06:47
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Thanks to Joris for hosting and world traveler Stefaan for the beer ... Bright yellow colour ... tart bitter hop ... Light fruity bitter with mellow malt tones.
Tried
on 05 Jun 2007
at 06:45
5.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 6
Very foxy beer with a golden shine; good yellowish head, short lived. Slightly smoked, bit cookie nose, subdued. Sweet, biscuity, toasted flavours, but with an empty palate. Not light, bit empty in the palate, all the while being fizzy, slick and even oily. Sweet ale. I suppose it’s much better on cask. Thanks to Stefaan
Tried
from Cask
on 29 May 2007
at 02:22
5.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 5
Small white head over deep grain-golden beer. Very grainy, near chaff-like aroma, but some whiffs of typical UK hops. Rather sweet, malty taste, even maize-like. Hops are virtually untraceable in the taste. Gets honey, even jam-like. Water MF, despite the slickness from all the unfermented sugars. Very ho-hum ale. Interesting, but nothing more. Thanks to world traveler Stefaan
Tried
on 29 May 2007
at 02:19
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Deep black in colour, with a light roast malt nose, and a complex rounded roast malt flavour with a pleasent linger.
Tried
on 02 May 2007
at 01:16
5.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 3
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
500ml bottle brought back from Cardiff and shared with CinnamonGirl and Finn in Tromsø.
Unclear, light orange body. Medium white head. Poor in aroma apart for some wheaty notes. Pleasant, but fragile flavour of succulent fruits and herbal hops. Moderate finishing bitterness. Easy to quaff and certainly a session beer for the summertime (18.04.2007).
Unclear, light orange body. Medium white head. Poor in aroma apart for some wheaty notes. Pleasant, but fragile flavour of succulent fruits and herbal hops. Moderate finishing bitterness. Easy to quaff and certainly a session beer for the summertime (18.04.2007).
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Apr 2007
at 11:21