A celebration of spring, and a kind of little Oktoberfest
Cultures around the world celebrate spring in many unique ways. In Germany, the springtime celebration, Frühlingsfest, involves beer. The tradition comes to Seattle from May 8th through 11th with the annual Frühlingsfest at Burke-Gilman Brewing, celebrating the season with German-style beers, lively music, and other Bavarian-inspired festivities. Lederhosen welcome but not required. Here’s the information straight from the brewery.
Burke-Gilman Brewing Celebrates Frühlingsfest, May 8–11
Four Days of German-Style Beers, Bratwurst, Music, and Festive Competition
Seattle, WA — Let’s raise a stein and welcome spring at Burke-Gilman’s annual Frühlingsfest, May 8 through May 11. Inspired by traditional German spring festivals, this four-day celebration will feature a lively mix of authentic beers, spirited music, and classic Bavarian-style festivities. Bring your lederhosen!
We’re showcasing crisp lagers and a few German ales. A Munich Helles, a Munich Dunkel, a German Pilsner, and a 10 Degree Czech Pale. Rauchbier and Schwarzbier. Even a Maibock! And a Hefewiezen and a Kölsch for the ale fans. Head brewer Chaz Lakip brings deep respect for continental brewing traditions, with an emphasis on drinkability.
Pair them with bratwurst, landjaeger and soft pretzels. It’s going to be warm – ride your bike, get a radler made with of any of the lagers.
We’ll have Stein Hoisting Contests (Masskrugstemmen) throughout the weekend.
On Monday, the brewery will host a special Kölsch service, a traditional experience from Cologne. Servers will keep putting fresh 200ml tubes of Kölsch in front of you until you tell them you’ve had enough!
We’ve got Happy Smacks ice cream truck on site Saturday and Sunday, we’ve got brats every evening. Come thirsty!
Event Details:
What: Frühlingsfest at Burke-Gilman Brewing
When: May 8–11
Where: Burke-Gilman Brewing, 3626 NE 45th St #102, Seattle, WA 98105
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