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
+44 1792 797280
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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Ungstrup

5.2
Ungstrup (52110) reviewed Cwrw Hâf (Cask) from Tomos Watkin 20 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5

[Cask at Volunteers Arms, GBBF, 2004] An orange beer with a small disappearing beige head. The aroma is sweet with primary notes of caramel. The flavor is dry and boring with hints of caramel. A very average beer.

Tried from Cask on 01 Apr 2005 at 09:27

Oakes

6.6
Oakes (33493) reviewed OSB Old Style Bitter (Cask) from Tomos Watkin 23 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Sampled on cask at the Cayo Arms, Cardiff...Copper colour; malty aroma and flavour; oily body; hint of tangerine...balanced and drinkable.

Tried from Cask on 21 Aug 2002 at 17:20

Oakes

6
Oakes (33493) reviewed BB / Brewery Bitter from Tomos Watkin 23 years ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Known simple as BB. Amber colour; smooth malt character; caramel overtones.

Tried on 21 Aug 2002 at 17:19

Oakes

5.8
Oakes (33493) reviewed Whoosh from Tomos Watkin 23 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 6

Dark amber; light, fruity aroma (melon, gooseberry, underripe pear); palate is more intense, with chocolate chip notes and a light crystal malt character.

Tried on 21 Aug 2002 at 17:18

Oakes

5.5
Oakes (33493) reviewed Cwrw Hâf (Cask) from Tomos Watkin 23 years ago
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Supposing that you're in Cardiff and its not Brain's you want, then you'd be well advised to head for the Cayo Arms for some Tomos Watkin product. Cwrw Haf simply means "wheat beer". This one is blonde, with some yeast and citrus notes; vaguely crisp finish and an underlying maltiness throughout.

Tried on 21 Aug 2002 at 17:16

omhper

7.6
omhper (44752) reviewed OSB Old Style Bitter (Cask) from Tomos Watkin 23 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Sampled cask conditioned at GBBF.
Dark amber. Definitely a malt accented bitter, chewy malts, some crystal malt flavour. Dryish with medium bitterness. Really good bitter!

Tried from Cask on 21 Aug 2002 at 00:44

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