Spring Starts on Cask: Spring Break Returns with Added Pulling Power

Greene King, the UK’s leading cask brewer, is unveiling the next instalment of its 2026 Fresh Cask Releases calendar, bringing back one of the most popular beers in the calendar, which has been enhanced this year with additional pump clip designs.

From March through to the end of April, the much‑loved Spring Break will make its annual return. The refreshing 4.4% golden ale remains true to its popular recipe: hoppy, light, with hints of peach, lychee and tropical notes, offering drinkers a flavourful pint perfect for the brighter months to come.

In response to continued innovation with pump clip designs and a focus on visual appeal, Greene King is introducing two additional pump clip designs for Spring Break in 2026:

• George and the Flagon – a character‑led, playful design, created to help pubs celebrate St George’s Day, adding personality and a conversation‑spark at the bar.

• Four Leaf – a fresh, seasonal, spring‑themed pump clip inspired by St Patrick’s Day, bringing a sense of optimism and a reason to celebrate.

Customers will receive all three pump clips with their usual beer order, giving pubs the flexibility to tailor their bar presentation to their venue style and guest preferences.

Amina Ali, Brand Manager at Greene King, said: “Spring Break is always a favourite with our drinkers, and we appreciate that they will be keen to enjoy the beer again; however, we have also considered that some pubs want to be able to showcase pump clips tailored to special occasions such as St George’s Day and St. Patrick's Day when utilising a seasonal beer.

“By offering multiple pump clip designs, we’re helping our customers create standout moments that appeal to different audiences, while delivering the same high‑quality golden cask ale that guests return for year after year.”

Spring Break will be available in firkins and pins (36‑pint units), along with all other seasonal cask beers, providing pubs with greater flexibility on throughput.

To order any Fresh Cask Release seasonals in 2026 visit the Greene King website: www.valueforvenues.co.uk.

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Notes to editors

Greene King is the country’s leading pub company and brewer with c.2,600 pubs, restaurants and hotels across England, Wales and Scotland.

At Greene King we are passionate about delivering our purpose to ‘pour happiness into lives’. That’s for our customers, our team, our pub partners, our suppliers and the communities in which we live, operate and serve. Founded in 1799 with offices in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk and Burton on Trent in Staffordshire we employ around 40,000 people across the group with three divisions: Greene King pubs, Destination Brands & Ventures, and Brewing & Brands.

• Greene King pubs: Greene King pubs is our mainstream pub brand located where people and communities come together; pubs enjoyed in cities, towns and villages throughout the country with clear ambition to be “The Nation’s Most Loved Pub Brand”. Pub Partners runs our tenanted and leased pubs business and Hive Franchise pubs.

• Destination Brands & Ventures: Destination Brands is a portfolio of distinct brands which includes Hungry Horse, Chef & Brewer, Farmhouse Inns and Flaming Grill that bring friends and family together, delivering great service, quality and value for money for a range of eating out and drinking occasions. Venture includes Hickory’s, Premium (Crafted Pubs & Metropolitan Pub Company) and Hotels which operate autonomously of Greene King’s managed pub brands. 

• Brewing & Brands covers the brewing sides of the business. Quality ales are brewed at the Westgate brewery in Bury St Edmunds and the Belhaven Brewery in Dunbar. Our industry-leading portfolio includes Greene King IPA, Old Speckled Hen, Abbot Ale, Ice Breaker and Belhaven Best and our premium beers, Level Head and Flint Eye, brewed for the modern-day drinker. 

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