Morland Brewery
Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom · Est. 1711
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Why this matters
Originally famous for Old Speckled Hen, the brand was shockingly sold off by Greene King to Spanish macro giant Damm.
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Timeline
- 1711Founded
Morland Brewery begins brewing in Abingdon, Oxfordshire.
- 2026Sold
Greene King sold the brand to Spanish giant Damm in May 2026.
The Beer Library
Beers
Old Speckled Hen
Year-RoundEnglish Bitter
Named for a paint-flecked MG car that ran around the Abingdon factory next to the brewery. Britain's most famous beer name comes from a scruffy works vehicle.
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How it changed hands
1 recorded move- 1711Founded
- 2026Sold
Greene King sold the brand to Spanish giant Damm in May 2026.
Today the chain tops out at S.A. Damm.
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Sources
- controlConfirmed
Morland Brewery is controlled by Founder / family.
Mahou, Damm y Estrella Galicia — dividendos récord · Cinco Días / El País · 2025-08
NewsMedium reliabilityAccessed 2026-08-05Reviewed 2026-08-05
Only the claims above are sourced. Everything else on this page is the archive's own research and has not yet been tied to a document — which is worth knowing rather than hiding.
Straight answers
Common questions about Morland Brewery
- Who owns Morland Brewery?
- Morland Brewery is owned by S.A. Damm. Morland Brewery is based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom.
- Is Morland Brewery still independent?
- No. Morland Brewery is owned by S.A. Damm and is no longer independent.
- When was Morland Brewery acquired?
- 2026. Greene King sold the brand to Spanish giant Damm in May 2026.
- When was Morland Brewery founded?
- Morland Brewery was founded in 1711 in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom.
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