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mirror.co.uk - Christopher Mallett - Major UK pub company sells much-loved beer brand and expected to close brewery
Major UK pub company sells much-loved beer brand and expected to close brewery
The Mirror

Greene King has struck a deal to sell Old Speckled Hen to the owner of Estrella Damm as it shifts away from producing beer for sale in supermarkets. The move is also expected to lead to the closure of the brand's Westgate Brewery in Bury St Edmunds…

rollingstone.com - Sam Calagione - How Punk, Hip-Hop, and Craft Beer Share the Spirit of '76
How Punk, Hip-Hop, and Craft Beer Share the Spirit of '76
Rolling Stone

L et us all raise our pint glasses to punk, hip-hop, and the pursuit of hoppyness. The United States of America's origin story began in a Philadelphia bar — the City Tavern — with a bunch of like-minded people finding common ground…

express.co.uk - Lauran O'Toole - Greene King sells much-loved British beer brand to Spanish rival
Greene King sells much-loved British beer brand to Spanish rival
Daily Express

Greene King is selling Old Speckled Hen to the owner of Estrella Damm Greene King has struck a deal to sell Old Speckled Hen to the owner of Estrella Damm as it shifts away from producing beer for sale in supermarkets. The move is also expected to…

dailystar.co.uk - Kelly Williams - Major UK pub company sells beer brand as it focuses on boozers over supermarkets
Major UK pub company sells beer brand as it focuses on boozers over supermarkets
Daily Star

Greene King has sealed a deal to sell Old Speckled Hen to the owner of Estrella Damm as it pivots away from brewing beer for supermarket shelves. The transaction is also anticipated to result in the eventual shuttering of the brand's Westgate…

indianexpress.com - IE Online - From AI anxiety to black holes over beer, global science festival opens in Mumbai pub
From AI anxiety to black holes over beer, global science festival opens in Mumbai pub
The Indian Express

4 min read Mumbai Make us preferred source on Google At Shah Millar House in Khar this week, conversations usually confined to labs and lecture halls are unfolding over drinks, quizzes, live music and stand-up comedy. Scientists and researchers…

forbes.com - Louis Biscotti - Non-Alcoholic Beverages Are Not A Trend, They're A Mainstay
Non-Alcoholic Beverages Are Not A Trend, They're A Mainstay
Forbes

Non-alcoholic beverages are redefining how people socialize, relax, and prioritize wellness. The idea that consumers are simply drinking less misses the bigger story. Non-alcoholic beverages are no longer a niche alternative — they're…

idahopress.com - Matt Gelsthorpe - Pickle beers are becoming a very big 'dill
Pickle beers are becoming a very big 'dill
Idaho Press

The summer of the pickle is upon us — relish it. Riffing on the idea of a (pickle) spear in a beer concept, Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR) and Grillo's Pickles have teamed up to release a limited edition Pickle Beer. In rom-com terms, this beer…

cityam.com - Felix Armstrong - Old Spanish Hen? Estrella snaps up Greene King beer brand
Old Spanish Hen? Estrella snaps up Greene King beer brand
City AM

The British arm of Spanish beer giant Estrella is set to snap up Greene King's iconic Old Speckled Hen beer as it continues to expand in the UK. Damm UK, the British arm of Barcelona based brewer S.A. Damm – which owns Estrella – will…

dexerto.com - Connor Bennett - Pringles reveals new beer burger-flavored crisps in another Miller Lite collab
Pringles reveals new beer burger-flavored crisps in another Miller Lite collab
Dexerto

Pringles has once again teamed up with Miller Lite to release some beer-flavored chips, and you'll be able to get your hands on them soon. Over the years, plenty of food and beverage brands have started mixing up their flavors with some interesting…

independent.co.uk - Henry Saker-Clark - Pub giant to sell famous ale brand amid fears over brewery's future
Pub giant to sell famous ale brand amid fears over brewery's future
The Independent

Greene King has agreed to sell its popular Old Speckled Hen brand to Damm UK, the owner of Estrella Damm, as the brewing giant shifts its focus away from producing beer for supermarket shelves. The significant deal is expected to lead to the…

express.co.uk - Kris Boratyn - UK engineering company crashes into administration - made brewery equipment since 2014
UK engineering company crashes into administration - made brewery equipment since 2014
Daily Express

A UK engineering company that supplied brewing equipment has entered administration A UK engineering company that supplied brewing equipment has entered administration, according to a notice published in The London Gazette. The notice says that…

standard.co.uk - Henry Saker-Clark - Greene King to sell Old Speckled Hen brands to Spanish brewer
Greene King to sell Old Speckled Hen brands to Spanish brewer
Evening Standard

News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Greene King has struck a deal to sell Old Speckled Hen to…

theguardian.com - Lauren Almeida - Old Spanish Hen? Estrella owner buys Greene King ale brand
Old Spanish Hen? Estrella owner buys Greene King ale brand
The Guardian

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…

independent.co.uk - Henry Saker-Clark - Greene King to sell Old Speckled Hen brands to Spanish brewer
Greene King to sell Old Speckled Hen brands to Spanish brewer
The Independent

Greene King has struck a deal to sell Old Speckled Hen to the owner of Estrella Damm as it shifts away from producing beer for sale in supermarkets. The move is also expected to lead to the closure of the brand's Westgate Brewery in Bury St Edmunds…

thesun.co.uk - Clelia Reka Frondaroli - Greene King's biggest brewery at risk of closure as chain sells famous ale brand
Greene King's biggest brewery at risk of closure as chain sells famous ale brand
The Sun

BREWERY giant Greene King has agreed to sell one of its most famous ale brands to a Spanish rival. The move is expected to lead to the closure of the company's biggest brewery. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now…

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