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Old Spanish Hen? Estrella owner buys Greene King ale brand
UK NewsBusinessLifestyleMay 19, 2026 at 1:13 PMNational

Old Spanish Hen? Estrella owner buys Greene King ale brand

By Lauren AlmeidaThe Guardian - UK News

Pub owner’s sale to Barcelona-based brewer Damm is latest takeover of a British beer by an overseas buyerPub chain Greene King has agreed to sell its Old Speckled Hen ale brands to the Spanish owner of Estrella lager, making it the latest in a series of British beers to be snapped up by overseas buyers.Barcelona-based brewer Damm has agreed to buy all the Old Speckled Hen lines, including its non-alcoholic and golden ale versions. Continue reading...

Pub owner’s sale to Barcelona-based brewer Damm is latest takeover of a British beer by an overseas buyer

Pub chain Greene King has agreed to sell its Old Speckled Hen ale brands to the Spanish owner of Estrella lager, making it the latest in a series of British beers to be snapped up by overseas buyers.

Barcelona-based brewer Damm has agreed to buy all the Old Speckled Hen lines, including its non-alcoholic and golden ale versions.

Continue reading...