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

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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.