In 2023, due to the increased production costs, the ABV content in both the bottled and canned versions of Old Speckled Hen was reduced from 5% to 4. What had been produced as a one-off celebration brew, proved so popular that a second batch had to be brewed in time for the main celebrations which were to be held in Abingdon over the weekend of the actual anniversary. As part of this, Greene King, through the Speckled Hen brand, has embarked on a marketing campaign involving sponsorship by the Northamptonshire [17] [18] and Derbyshire County Cricket Clubs [19] and, most notably, the digital television channel Dave.

Brewing Equipment: Many all grain brewers already have a kettle and suitable gas stove for boiling the wort. Timothy Taylor’s Landlord 500ml x 8 Introducing Timothy Taylor's Landlord - A Taste of English Craftsmanship Experience the exceptional quality of Timothy Taylor's Landlord, a true gem in the world of English brewing. Its rich amber colour and superb fruity aromas are complemented by a delicious blend of malty tastes. A bespoke product stream ensures the beers remain segregated and guarantees that they can be designated as gluten free. Alternative flavors of Old Speckled Hen include a golden ale and a pale ale, which offer a lighter, more refreshing taste and a slightly higher alcohol content.

The hops used to make Old Speckled Hen are carefully selected to provide a delicate balance of bitterness and aroma, while the malt gives the beer its rich, full flavor. Drop some thoughts on the beer's attributes (look, smell, taste, feel) plus your overall impression. Crafted by the master brewer of "Old Speckled Hen", this light golden beer is brewed using pale malts and Tasmanian Galaxy hops giving a light golden colour. Old Speckled Hen is popular with ale drinkers up and down the country and renowned for its unique character and consistent quality.

Whether you're a fan of traditional English ales or just looking for a delicious, full-flavored beer, Old Speckled Hen is an excellent choice. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Named after the factory’s test car which was once spattered in paint to try a new concept, it was brewed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the MG car factory. All sizes and measurements are approximate but we do try to make sure that they are as accurate as possible.Old Speckled Hen was first brewed in 1979 in Abingdon-on-Thames, Oxfordshire in England, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the MG car factory there on 30 November 1979. NOTE: Equipment for fermentation/brewing and storage/dispensing is not included and should be bought separately. T: Lightly sweet soft brown bread, caramelized malts, toffee, gently floral, medium-low bitterness within the finish.

Typical jobs: hospital/ward nurse, waitressing in a busy restaurant, cleaner, porter, labourer/construction worker, gardener, farm worker. Crafty Hen is significantly stronger than Speckled Hen, having been matured for several years, giving it a less pronounced flavour that varies from one batch to the next.Spend majority of leisure time doing activities such as watching TV, playing computer games, on the internet, reading, cooking, driving, general household chores. Whilst we endeavour to make sure that glass bottles are packed as well as possible we cannot send out replacement for any breakages. It has a rich amber colour and distinct fruity aromas which are complemented by a delicious blend of malty tastes.