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Damm Eagle Brewery

(l-r) Founder of Dalston's Soda Co Duncan O'Brien with managing director of Damm UK Luke White. Image: Damm UK

Bedford brewery becomes central production hub for London soft drinks brand

Bedford's Damm Eagle Brewery is expanding its manufacturing operations and preparing for a new upgrade phase after becoming the production hub for craft maker Dalston's Soda Co...
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Damm Eagle Brewery Image Bedford Independent

£70m investment in Bedford’s Eagle Brewery wins Spanish business award

The owners of Bedford's Eagle Brewery have won the Eduardo Barrachina Golden Award 2026 after a £70 million investment boosted local jobs and modernised the facility...
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Two male beer drinkers 'cheers' with two bottles of Old Speckled Hen beer Image Damm UK

Bedford’s Eagle Brewery to become new home of ‘iconic’ Old Speckled Hen

Old Speckled Hen beer will eventually be brewed at Bedford’s Eagle Brewery after Estrella Damm owner Damm UK agreed a deal to buy the iconic ale brand. The agreement includes Old Speckled Hen...
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The former site of Debenhams under construction for conversion to small business units and residential

Bedford Ian writes…

10 October 2025: Wootton earth is going on?, Ego boost, Speed check and True Bedfordian. Bedford Ian has been looking at recent goings on across Bedford Borough and tells us what he thinks...
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Damm Eagle Brewery opening. Image: Bedford Independent

£70m investment marks new era for Bedford’s historic Eagle Brewery

Spanish brewer Damm has officially opened its £70m modernised Eagle Brewery in Bedford, doubling production and making the town its global hub for innovation...
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