Estrella Damm UK has acquired the Old Speckled Hen family of beer brands from Greene King.  

Taking on the entire selection, the brands include Old Speckled Hen, Old Golden Hen, Old Crafty Hen, Old Master Hen and Low Alcohol Old Speckled Hen. 

For now, Damm said the beers will continue to be brewed at Greene King’s Westgate Brewery before eventually transitioning to the Damm Eagle Brewery in Bedford.  

The company said the agreement marks a new era for one of the UK’s most known ale brands and solidifies a strong working relationship between Estrella Damm and Greene King.  

Luke White, MD of Damm UK, said: “Old Speckled Hen is an iconic British ale brand with a rich heritage and loyal following, and we are proud that Greene King has chosen Damm UK to take the brand forward into its next chapter. 

“We have great respect for the history Greene King has built around Old Speckled Hen over the last 25 years and look forward to working closely together throughout the transition period to ensure continued success for the brand, customers and consumers alike.” 

Nick Mackenzie, CEO of Green King, added: “We are proud to have built Old Speckled Hen into one of the nation’s favourite ales over the last 25 years and are delighted to have secured a partner in Estrella Damm who will continue to brew the ales in the UK.  

“We look forward to working closely in partnership with Damm and seeing Old Speckled Hen’s future success under their ownership.”