attended May 2026 as Greene King announced the sale of its Old Speckled Hen brand to Damm of Spain; production relocates to Eagle Brewery in Bedford from Bury St Edmunds. the deal includes classic, non-alcoholic, and golden-ale variants. It marks a shift as Damm expands UK presence and Greene King focuses on other operations. The lineage dates back to the late 1970s. Impact of the sale will be felt across production and portfolio as the Old Speckled Hen brand moves under Damm's ownership.
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.
www.mogazmasr.comGreene King sells Old Speckled Hen to Spanish brewer Damm, moving production from Bury St Edmunds to Bedford.
meyka.comExplore 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.
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