In 1927, MG produced an unusual one-off saloon. Canvas-covered, painted gold and flecked with black, it was used as a factory vehicle - fondly called the "Old Speckled 'un " by local residents. Typical of names passed by word of mouth, this changed over time to the "Old Speckled Hen." As the 50th anniversary of the MG factory at Abingdon approached, MG asked Morland, the brewers of Abingdon, to produce a special ale to celebrate the event - and "Old Speckled Hen" was born!
The clear glass bottle displays the rich red tones of this fine Pale Ale, which also has a very appealing presentation in the glass. This is not a heavy drink, but a more medium bodied ale with a distinctive dryness of finish which will appeal to a broad range of tastes. This ale which has a deliberatly stopped sg value at 1050 to commemorate the 50th anniversary is indeed a welcome addition to the BC Beer scene. Brewed & Bottled by Morland plc, Ock Street, Abingdon, Oxfordshire
500 ml, 5.2%.

Old Speckled Hen comes from the Greene King Brewery and has perhaps the wackiest corporate website on the internet, so visit Old Speckled Hen now.

Copyright of Morland to the Old Speckled Hen adverts and artwork is acknowledged and admired!