Carl the Crow has become a fixture at my local, @burkebrewing.bsky.social. I can neither confirm not deny any rumors about who his namesake might be.

Today is the anniversary of the Mt. St. Helens eruption! Smarty Pints is on the case! Come hear two scientists talk all about it. Talk starts at 630, get here by 6 to make sure you get a seat and a pint*. *it's important that you get a pint. That's how we pay rent. We have NA selections! :)

On May 18, 1980, Richard Lasher got up early to get some photos at Spirit Lake. Instead, he was forced to stop because of the massive, explosive Mount St. Helens eruption and captured this photo with his own red Ford Pinto on the road. 🧪⚒️ #OTD www.hemmings.com/stories/mt-s...

We'll have a station right on the trail! Stop in and chat!

Apropos of recent happenings on social media... www.burkegilmanbrewing.com/pints-for-pa...

This is Monday, 4/20! Come learn about the fascinating chemistry of pot, and similarities with the chemistry of beer! Learn about the interaction btw climate change & pollinators! And drink some beer! We don't charge for this event, but we do pay rent! We can pay rent because people drink beer!

A couple of former coworkers/friends who hadn’t met in years just ran into each other in front of the bar, started talking, comparing kid pics. “You’ve got a 4yo, too? No way! Dude, I bet you’re an amazing dad! I bet you’re crushing it!” “It’s fun! But it’s hard!” I love this place sometimes.

West Coast IPA is mostly a reactionary style. Most (not all, but most) is made to prove the brewer remembers the good old days and doesn't truck with this hazy stuff. And is not very good as a result.

We have liftoff!

Get in, smarties! We’re going to the moon! We’re having a watch party for the Artemis II launch on Wednesday! Liftoff is planned for 3:24 with a two hour launch window - we'll start streaming when we open at 3.

Spring has sprung, so we’re bringing you pollinators and weed(s) for Smarty Pints this month! On April 20 we’re back with more timely talks, on how changing snow conditions affect plants and their pollinators and on the chemistry of cannabis, beer, and essential oils. See you 6:30 in the taproom!

See you soon!

Coming up Saturday evening, it's KJ Brogan hosting karaoke! Starts at 7pm, so you and your friends can get a slot, sing your heart out, and still get home at a reasonable hour!

Brewers are creative people - they look at an empty brewkettle, and a pile of possible ingredients, and figure out how to create magic. They partner with other creative people (artists, copywriters, etc) to promote the magic. There's no good reason to undercut other creative people.

It’s ride your bike weather. It’s patio weather. It’s drinking beer weather.

Indeed!

Quick! The sun is out! Come sit under the cherry tree!

Spring is coming, and with it the occasional appearance of that weird big blue cloud! On March 16 we’re looking towards the sky, and beyond, with arborist Zach McCurry on maple trees and care and astronomy prof James Davenport on the search for life beyond Earth. See you at 6:30 in the taproom!

Karaoke Saturday! Come on by and have a good time! You can't just watch, we're gonna make you sing.

Come in on Thursday and learn how to play Carrom, a game from south asia. Similar to pool or shuffleboard, but played on a tabletop. And, you know, drink some beer!

We're a flagship store now!

Join us on February 2, 6:30pm for a discussion about Greenland, beyond the latest headlines. We'll have three polar scientists here to discuss their work, their experiences collaborating with Greenlandic communities, and the broader context under which Americans scientists work in Greenland.

Free with purchase, while supplies last: whistles. On a key chain, so you’ll always have it with you. In case you suddenly need it. Perhaps you’ll be coaching youth sports. Or directing traffic. I’m sure there are other reasons. They’re pretty loud!

Don't forget - Smarty Pints is tonight!

Did you also have a recent work meeting or social event end with “Well, hopefully 2026 is better”? Well, get your 2026 off to a *better* start at our next Smarty Pints! On Jan 19 we’re going rock collecting – examining medical minerals & bringing home asteroid samples. See you here at 6:30!

It is January 2nd, and you have shaken off that New Year’s Eve hangover and find yourself surveying a gray winter landscape. Night falls at 4:30 pm, but now there are no more holidays to anticipate, just two more months of yuck. This is the moment to get down to your local pub.

loool, ABC. Everyone in the taproom: WHERE'S THE BALL! SHOW US THE BALL! ABC, small graphic: TAPE DELAY Sorry, everyone - it worked last time!

Did you also have a recent work meeting or social event end with “Well, hopefully 2026 is better”? Well, get your 2026 off to a *better* start at our next Smarty Pints! On Jan 19 we’re going rock collecting – examining medical minerals & bringing home asteroid samples. See you here at 6:30!

Cider fans! Come by next Thursday (11/13) for a Greenwood Cider tap takeover! We've long been known as a brewery that takes cider seriously, with 5 dedicated taps. But now we're going to give all the taps to one cidery! Co-founder Marshall will be there to help us taste through them.

Mark your calendars for the next Smarty Pints - November 17th! Gonna talk about How Grasses Took Over the World and How Clouds Control Our Climate. Should be fascinating! (And there's beer!)

Goodnight

You feel that Seattle?! Check out that Polanco P-Wave! Polanco Game Winning Single, Crawford Scores, MARINERS WIN!! @Mariners are Toronto Bound! @Tmobilepark @FoxSports #SeisTheMoment #SeizeTheMoment

Fascinating article! Great read at this time of year.

A Very Special Smarty Pints is coming up on 10/6, featuring Drs. Stacey Hardin and Jodi Newman of the UW Dept. of Education, talking about JEDI Education! You should come and learn about this and drink some great beer!

Nicole and Flynn both want you to come tailgate with us before the Husky game Saturday!

Tailgate with us before the Husky game today! Beer & brats!

We opened a bag of 1019/Dolcita the other day and I have never smelled anything that smelled quite so much like peach candy rings. Can't wait to try the beer we made with it!

Packed house at the @standupforscience.bsky.social event at @burkebrewing.bsky.social in Seattle

Smarty Pints is tonight! Come on out and drink some great beer and learn interesting stuff! A joint event with @standupforscience.bsky.social and @sufsseattle.bsky.social!

🚨 Seattle! Aug 25 @ 6:30pm PT: in-person Teach-In w/ Sally James + Dr. Briana Abrahms on how science becomes news + how researchers track wildlife in a changing climate. Burke-Gilman Brewing Co (@burkebrewing.bsky.social‬) 21+! #StandUpForScience #Seattle #TeachIn

Come talk to me about #science #journalism on Monday, Aug. 25th at @burkebrewing.bsky.social #sciwri #healthliteracy #seattle #research #biotech

As a follow-up to my Craft Beer & Brewing column on “clean” saisons, here’s a fuller discussion of the style, along with a lot more description and advice from Upright’s Alex Ganum than I was able to fit into the print column.

Tonight! Smarty Pints features three UW grad students who will teach us some stuff! Ride your bike in on this lovely day for a buck off your first pint! What a deal! @standupforscience.bsky.social

📣 EVENT ALERT! 📍Burke-Gilman Brewing Co, Seattle WA ⏰ 6:30pm PT 🗓️Monday July 28th Join University of Washington grad students for a conversation on how communities and ecosystems are navigating climate change. 🌍 REGISTER HERE 👉 act.standupforscience.net/events/smart... @burkebrewing.bsky.social

Enjoyed listening to @carlbergstrom.com and Kevin Gross discuss #science and the many factors that contribute to its health in our current political environment. Thanks to @burkebrewing.bsky.social for hosting this @sufsseattle.bsky.social event.

Full house tonight for @carlbergstrom.com + Kevin Gross at Smarty Pints talk in @burkebrewing.bsky.social ! Lots of great Qs from crowd. #research #academics #mistrust @sufsseattle.bsky.social Enjoyed with @neurochemequeen.bsky.social @seattlescienceguy.bsky.social + @ellenkuwana.bsky.social

Smarty Pints! @carlbergstrom.com @standupforscience.bsky.social @sufsseattle.bsky.social !

Fine day for a beer. Happy Independence Day! We’re open all day. #nokingsnotyrants

@standupforscience.bsky.social in Seattle Monday!

A very special Smarty Pints coming up on Monday, with @carlbergstrom.com and Kevin Gross!