The Damm Eagle Brewery in Bedford is preparing for a new phase of renovation after taking a financial stake in London-founded soft drinks brand Dalston’s Soda Co.
The deal marks the first soft drinks partnership for the brewery’s accelerator programme following its £70 million overhaul last year.
Site investment
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Damm UK will now use the Bedford facility to support Dalston’s across production, distribution and commercial infrastructure.
The site was relaunched in October 2025 following major upgrades, including new syrup handling equipment, mixing technology and a state-of-the-art canning line with a potential capacity of two million hectolitres.
Brewery bosses confirmed that a new renovation phase will now be undertaken at the Bedford site to make further operational improvements.
The move follows Damm’s acquisition of the Old Speckled Hen brand earlier this month as the company celebrates its 150th anniversary.
Brand expansion
Managing director of Damm UK, Luke White, said the company was excited to welcome its first soft drinks partner to support its growth “in the UK and beyond”.
Founder of Dalston’s Soda Co, Duncan O’Brien, called the partnership a “huge vote of confidence” in the brand’s origins and growth potential.
Chairman of Dalston’s Soda Co, Giles Brook, added that the deal provides trade customers with a “natural, healthier alternative” while delivering strong fruit flavours.
Damm officially relaunched the site as the Damm Eagle Brewery back in October 2025 following a £70m overhaul.
The investment turned the Bedford facility into an innovation hub for drinks beyond traditional beer, adding new syrup handling, mixing technology, and a state-of-the-art canning line.
The upgrades pushed potential capacity up to two million hectolitres, with the brewer now kicking off another phase of improvements across the site.
As Damm marks its 150th anniversary this year, the company says its ongoing investment cements its position as the largest independent brewer operating in the UK.
