Diageo is selling its subsidiary Guinness Ghana Breweries, days after denying reports that it was considering a sale of the entire Guinness brand.

Spirits giant Diageo has agreed to sell its 80.4% shareholding in Guinness Ghana to Castel Group for $81 million, it said on Tuesday, continuing to refine its operating model in Africa.

Guinness brand owner Diageo says it has no intention of selling the high-performing stout, quashing rumors in the press over the last few days.

Drinks conglomerate Diageo (NYSE:DEO) denied speculation Sunday that it was looking to shop the Guinness beer brand and possibly jettison its stake in Moet Hennessy. "We note the recent media speculation around the Guinness brand and our stake in Moët Hennessy and we can confirm that we have no intention to sell either,