appeared at May 2026 as Greene King announced the sale of its Old Speckled Hen brand to the Spanish brewer Damm; production moved to Eagle Brewery in Bedford from Bury St Edmunds. the full range of classic, non-alcoholic, and golden-ale variants. The move signals a shift as Damm expands UK presence and Greene King focuses on other operations. The brand lineage dates back to the late 1970s. Impact of the sale reshapes production and portfolio as the Old Speckled Hen ale range moves under Damm's ownership.
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Old Speckled Hen Sale May 20: Greene King Sells to Spanish Brewer
Greene King sells Old Speckled Hen to Spanish brewer Damm, moving production from Bury St Edmunds to Bedford.
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Old Speckled Hen Brand Sale sees Greene King sell ale range to Damm — Mogaz
Greene King has agreed to sell its Old Speckled Hen ale brands to Barcelona-based brewer Damm, the Spanish owner of Estrella lager, in a deal that will hand the 227-year-old British beer label to a foreign drinks group. The sale covers the full range, including the non-alcoholic and golden ale versions.
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Old Speckled Hen Brand Sale Marks End of Greene King ...
Explore how the Old Speckled Hen brand sale marks the end of Greene King ownership and what the major deal means for the future of the iconic ale.