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.
meyka.comwas seen at May 2026 as Greene King revealed the sale of its Old Speckled Hen brand to Damm of Spain; production moved to Eagle Brewery in Bedford from Bury St Edmunds. the deal includes classic, non-alcoholic, and golden-ale variants. The move signals a shift as Damm grows its UK footprint and Greene King focuses on other operations. The brand lineage originates in the late 1970s. Sale's impact will be felt across production and portfolio as the Old Speckled Hen brand moves under Damm's ownership.
Greene King sells Old Speckled Hen to Spanish brewer Damm, moving production from Bury St Edmunds to Bedford.
meyka.comGreene 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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