World May 19, 2026 · 1 min read

Old Spanish Hen? Estrella owner buys Greene King ale brand

Pub owner’s sale to Barcelona-based brewer Damm is latest takeover of a British beer by an overseas buyerBusiness live – latest updatesPub 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...

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The Guardian
by Lauren Almeida
Old Spanish Hen? Estrella owner buys Greene King ale brand

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 Old Speckled Hen brands, including its non-alcoholic and golden ale versions.

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