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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Maryam Zakir-Hussain

Britain faces shortage of popular ale weeks after it was sold to Spanish beer giant

Pubs in Britain are facing shortages of Old Speckled Hen weeks after the ale brand was sold to a Spanish beer giant.

Estrella Damm acquired the business from Greene King earlier this month, which included Old Golden Hen, Old Crafty Hen, Old Master Hen, and Low Alcohol Old Speckled Hen.

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