Do they still make Old Speckled Hen?
Old Speckled Hen is a premium bitter from the Morland Brewery, now owned by Greene King Brewery. Since 2000, when Greene King bought Morland and closed down the Abingdon brewery, it has been made in Greene King’s Bury St Edmunds brewery.
Do Old Speckled Hens have widgets?
Old Speckled Hen is the best selling Ale in England and NOW IT’S HERE!! Yes, it’s BETTER from Cans! (All Beer is) but this one is special, when you pop the top a Nitrous oxide widget on the bottom releases and when you pour the entire can into a pint glass, you have the perfect pint of beer…at home!!
Are Old Speckled Hens good?
‘Old Speckled Hen’ has a full, smooth flavour and is very easy to drink. Its rich amber colour and superb fruity aromas are complemented by a delicious blend of malty tastes. Toffee and malt combine with bitterness on the back of the tongue to give a balanced sweetness. This, all followed by a refreshingly dry finish.
What type of beer is speckled hen?
PREMIUM ALE
GREAT BRITAIN’S NUMBER ONE PREMIUM ALE Old Speckled Hen is popular with ale drinkers up and down the country and renowned for its unique character and consistent quality. The great British ale was first brewed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the MG car factory in Abingdon, Oxfordshire.
Should Old Speckled Hen be chilled?
“90% of Old Speckled Hen is enjoyed cool and carbonated, either at home, in bottle or can format or as a keg beer in the pub” says Matt Starbuck, Managing Director, Greene King Brewing & Brands. Old Speckled Hen delivers on both, as a beer that is best enjoyed cold yet packed with malty characteristics.
What happened to Old Speckled Hen?
Greene King has given Old Speckled Hen a major rebrand to bring the traditional ale brand in line with modern tastes. It has rolled out a new look, which retains the brand’s ‘octagon’ and name, but added a “sleeker” typeface and silver edging Greene King said gave the brand “a modern twist”.
Can speckled hens?
Old Speckled Hen Cans. A distinctive rich malty taste bursting with toffee character, fruity aroma and deliciously smooth. alc. 5.0% vol.
Which beers have a widget?
The popularity of widgets have caught on since Guinness introduced them in the late 80s. Other beers such as Old Speckled Hen, Young’s Double Chocolate Stout, Murphy’s Stout, and Boddingtons Pub Ale all have widgets in their cans.
Do you put Speckled Hen in the fridge?
Yes, you are. It should be served at ‘cellar temperature’ – cooler than room temperature* but not chilled. Glad you enjoyed the Hen – there are plenty more beers where that came from! *Unless you’re in a cellar.
What strength is speckled hen?
5%
A distinctive rich malty taste bursting with toffee character, fruity aroma and deliciously smooth. alc. 5% vol.
Are Old Speckled Hens vegetarian?
Old Speckled Hen is Not Vegan Friendly – Barnivore vegan beer guide.
How strong is speckled hen?
A strong fine ale at 6.5% which combines the malty taste with a smooth raisin finish.
Where does the beer Old Speckled Hen come from?
The Old Speckled Hen logo. Old Speckled Hen is a premium bitter from the Morland Brewery, now owned by Greene King Brewery. Old Speckled Hen was first brewed in 1979 in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the MG car factory there on the 30 November 1979.
Where does Greene King make Old Speckled Hen?
Since 2000, when Greene King bought Morland and closed down the Abingdon brewery, it has been made in Greene King’s Bury St Edmunds brewery. It is available in more than twenty different countries in bottles, cans and on tap from cask and keg.
When did Old Crafty Hen Old Speckled Hen come out?
Old Crafty Hen is a 6.5%abv ‘super premium’ version of Old Speckled Hen. Released in September 2008, it is marketed as combining the tastes of Speckled Hen and a former Greene King brand, ‘Old 5X’.
What was the aim of Old Speckled Hen relaunch?
According to Rob Flanagan, brand controller for Old Speckled Hen, the aim of the campaign was to attract up to 3 million new drinkers to the brand, while appearing to retain its “niche” status amongst established customers. The relaunch was successful, with Greene King reporting “major success”.