Here’s The Thing
About ChurchKey

Built in 2009 on 14th in the heart of DC, ChurchKey has firmly established itself as the east coast epicenter for connoisseurs of craft beer. ChurchKey was conceived and created out of love and passion for beer in all its facets. With a collection of 500 hand-picked labels meticulously curated by Beverage Director/ Partner Greg Engert, this ambitious undertaking is designed to celebrate the full spectrum of styles, traditions, regions and flavor possibilities. An unparalleled combination of small-batch brands, temp-controlled drafts, a deep selection of traditional glassware and a rare level of knowledge is further enhanced by the talent and wit from our kitchen.

drafts + drinks

food

Bottled Beers & Whiskeys

beer to-go

“Deserves Its Status As
A National Trailblazer & The Best Beer Bar In The City”

Washington Post

Events

Coming Attractions

FREIGEIST KOLSCH FEST HOSTED BY SEBASTIAN SAUER: CHURCHKEY EDITION!
Sunday, February 23rd | 12:00 - 3:00pm

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ChurchKey is excited to host our dear friend Sebastian Sauer, founder of Freigeist Bierkultur, for a day of traditional German Kölsch service! We’ll be offering Freigeist’s Ottekolong Kölsch the old fashioned way: through round after round of 20 cl (6.8 oz.) glasses until you tell us to stop!

For just $39, we’ll serve unlimited pours of Kölsch from 12:00PM-3:00pm. We’ll circulate through the crowd with freshly poured glasses, or stangen, of Ottekolong on a special tray, known as a kranz. When you empty your stange, we’ll drop one after the other, until you decide you’ve had your fill!

To make Kölsch Fest even more unforgettable, Sebastian Sauer will be in-house guiding all of us through this special service. We’ll even have additional Freigeist beers available a la carte. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience one of the finest beer drinking traditions around!

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PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE REGIONAL GRAIN MOVEMENT

FEAT. WHEATLAND SPRING, UPWELLER, MURPHY & RUDE & THE COMMON GRAIN ALLIANCE!
Monday, February 24th | 6:00-8:00pm

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Join ChurchKey on Monday, February 24th, as we welcome representatives from the local grain and malt community, alongside two breweries that emphasize local sourcing, for a panel discussion and feature.

We are honored to welcome John Branding (Wheatland Spring Farm + Brewery), Josh Chapman (Upweller Beer Company), Jeffrey Bloem (Murphy & Rude Malting Company), and Kalina Newman (Common Grain Alliance) to the ChurchKey parlour for this event. The featured panelists will have an informal conversation highlighting the regional grain movement and the creative collaborations to which they are a part.

We’ll even feature a total of 6 beers from Wheatland Spring and Upweller, including the launch of Common Grain, a 5.0% ABV amber lager from Wheatland Spring made with Murphy & Rude and Deer Creek malt, which was brewed for the upcoming Mid-Atlantic Grain Fair.

There is no admission fee for this event, but reserved seats can be purchased on Eventbrite. For $10, you will be guaranteed a seat, plus receive a ticket for a full pour of any featured beer. Remaining seats and standing room in the ChurchKey front parlour will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

THE FEATURED BEER LIST

Upweller How Bout It (Pale Lager w/ Bloody Butcher Corn)
Upweller Salts (Sour Wheat Ale w/ Oysters)
Wheatland Spring Common Grain (Amber Lager; Common Grain Alliance Collab.)
Wheatland Spring Spire City (Tmavé)
Wheatland Spring Venture (German Pilsner)
Wheatland Spring Violetta (Mixed Fermentation Saison)