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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.

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

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ChurchKey Craft Beer Bar
ChurchKey Craft Beer Bar
ChurchKey Craft Beer Bar
ChurchKey Craft Beer Bar
ChurchKey Craft Beer Bar
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Events
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Coming Attractions

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RARE & EXCLUSIVE FORAGER + HUMBLER FORAGER DRAFTS AT CHURCHKEY!
Thursday, November 20th

4:00 PM - Close

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Join ChurchKey on Thursday, November 20th, as we feature our friends from Forager Brewery and Humble Forager Brewery! On this night, we will pour 8 total drafts from these connected breweries from the upper Midwest.


Forager Brewery was founded in 2015 in Rochester, Minnesota. It quickly gained popularity, especially for its imperial stouts. In 2019, they launched an offshoot brand called Humble Forager out of neighboring Wisconsin. Together, their mission is to offer thoughtful, specialty beers wherever adventure takes you. Their products are created using a culmination of traditional brewing methods and current trends, coupled with amazing ingredients and flavor inspiration from around the world.


Don’t miss your chance to try this special lineup of beers -- including exclusive Forager beers only available at ChurchKey!


There is no admission fee for this event. All featured beers will be available a la carte.


THE FEATURED BEER LIST
Forager 6th Street Slayers (Hazy Triple IPA w/ Motueka & Nelson Sauvin)
Forager Barrel-Aged Braggot (Oak BA Braggot)
Forager Jevne Javelin (Oak BA Imperial Sweet Stout w/ Coconut, Pistachios, Chocolate & Toffee; Angry Chair Collab.)
Forager Little Luxuries (Oak BA Imperial Stout w/ Coconut & Maple Syrup)
Forager Zora (Oak BA Barleywine)
Humble Forager Enchanted Island: Cobra's Fang (Fruited Sour Ale w/ Tropical Fruit)
Humble Forager Forest Wanderer (Hazy Double IPA w/ Citra & Chinook)
Humble Forager Trail Buzz (American Brown Ale w/ Coffee & Hazelnuts

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DIEU DU CIEL! PÉCHÉ MORTEL DAY 2025!
Saturday, November 22nd

12:00 PM - Close

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Join ChurchKey on Saturday, November 22nd, as ChurchKey hosts Dieu du Ciel!’s annual Péché Mortel Day. For this special occasion, we will pour 4 variants of Dieu du Ciel!’s iconic Péché Mortel Stout (including 2 nitro pours), alongside 4 more beers from Dieu du Ciel!.


French for “mortal sin,” Péché Mortel is an unrivaled Imperial Coffee Stout from the venerable Montreal brewpub, Dieu du Ciel! Each year, the brewery celebrates the release by sending a slew of special variants to select beer bars across the globe. Here at ChurchKey, we’re honored to be included as one of the roughly 50 locations worldwide.
There is no admission fee for this event. All featured beers will be available a la carte.


THE PÉCHÉ MORTEL DAY BEER LIST:
Dent de Requin (Hazy IPA w/ Sultana, Citra, Amarillo & Strata)
L'Exorciste Aux Mûres 2025 (Mixed Fermentation Ale w/ Cantillon Yeast + Blackberries)
Péché Mortel (Imperial Stout w/ Coffee; Nitro Pour)
Péché Mortel: Dulce De Leche (Imperial Stout Coffee & Dulce De Leche; Nitro Pour)
Péché Mortel 2024: Bourbon 2024 (Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout w/ Coffee)
Péché Mortel 2025: Rhum 2025 (Rhum Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout w/ Coffee)
Solstice d’Été: Framboise (Berliner Weisse w/ Raspberries)
Voyageur des Brumes (Extra Special Bitter)

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ALLAGASH 30TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY: 30 RARE DRAFTS & BOTTLE POURS + FOUNDER ROB TOD!
Friday, December 5th

4:00 PM - Close

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On Friday, December 5th, ChurchKey will celebrate Allagash’s 30th Anniversary, with owner and founder Rob Tod, and feature 30 Allagash beers, including exclusive bottle pours of Wild Friendship Blend!

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Founded in 1995 in Portland, Maine, Allagash is credited with pioneering Belgian-style brewing in the American craft beer scene. In addition to making world-class beer, they also emphasize sustainability, local sourcing, community, and workplace culture. The brewery’s influence has been profound, inspiring countless American brewers, while earning numerous awards and cementing Allagash’s reputation as one of the most respected and innovative craft breweries in the country.

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Don’t miss your chance to meet Rob Tod, and try this special lineup of beers -- including Wild Friendship Blend, (a blend of Allagash Coolship, Cantillon Lambic, and Russian River Sonambic)! Plus, Chef Hamilton will offer a unique selection of Maine-inspired dishes from our kitchen!

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There is no admission fee for this event. All featured beers and food will be available a la carte.

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THE FEATURED BEER LIST

Avancé (Mixed Fermentation Ale w/ Strawberry; Draft)

Cherry Lime Times (Mixed Fermentation Ale w/ Cherry & Lime; Bottle Pour)

Chocolate Orange Porter (Porter w/ Chocolate & Orange; Can Pour)

Confluence (Dry-Hopped Mixed Fermentation Ale; Draft)

Coolship Pomme (Spontaneous Ale w/ Apple; Bottle Pour)

Coolship Resurgam (Spontaneous Ale; Draft)

Curieux (Bourbon BA Tripel; Draft)

Dark Lager With Cherries (Dark Lager w/ Cherries; Can Pour)

Floating Holiday (Blond Ale w/ Lemon & Sea Salt; Can Pour)

Foudre-Aged Belgian-Style Quad (Mixed Fermentation Quadrupel; Draft)

Fox Leap (Bourbon BA Mixed Fermentation Ale w/ Cherry; Draft)

From Maine, With Love #42 (Tripel w/ Honey; Can Pour)

Gatherwell (Bourbon BA Imperial Stout; Draft)

Ghoulschip (Mixed Fermentation Ale w/ Pumpkin & Molasses; Draft)

Haunted House (Dark Ale; Draft)

Heart Of Hearts (Mixed Fermentation Ale w/ Raspberry; Draft)

Hive 56 (Mixed Fermentation Dark Ale w/ Honey; Draft)

Honeyberry Tumble (Mixed Fermentation Ale w/ Cherry & Honeyberry; Bottle Pour)

Means & Strategy (Mixed Fermentation Ale w/ Muscadine Grapes (Brockton Collab.); Draft)

My One & Only (Mixed Fermentation Ale w/ Raspberry, Plum & Pluerry; Draft)

North Sky (Belgian Stout; Draft)

Once Upon an Orchard: Honeyberries (Mixed Fermentation Ale w/ Honeyberry; Bottle Pour)

Ski House (Imperial Witbier w/ Ginger; Draft)

Stories Told (Mixed Fermentation Dark Ale w/ Cherry & Blackberry; Bottle Pour)

The Grand Season (Belgian Strong Dark Ale w/ Spices; Draft)

Tripel (Tripel; Draft)

Two Lights (Mixed Fermentation Ale w/ Sauvignon Blanc Grape Must; Can Pour)

White (Witbier; Draft)

Wild Friendship Blend (Spontaneous Ale (Cantillon & Russian River Collab.); Bottle Pour)

World On A String (Bourbon BA Amber Ale w/ Orange; Draft)


THE FEATURED FOOD MENU

Maine Brown Bread (Cultured Butter, Smoked Salt)

Salt & Vinegar Pier Fries (Malt Vinegar Aioli)

Fried Ipswich Clams (Preserved Lemon Tartar, Chervil)

Maine Lobster Hot Dog (Apple Mustard, Tarragon Mayonnaise, Fried Shallots, Brioche)

Wild Blueberry Cobbler (Lemon-Thyme Caramel, Vanilla Ice Cream)

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MISTAFORTY & DJ ANALYZE PRESENT… THE HIP HOP & CRAFT BEER BOTTLE SHARE AT CHURCHKEY!
Saturday, December 13th

3:00PM - 7:00PM

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Join ChurchKey, MistaForty and DJ Analyze as we once again host the Hip Hop & Craft Beer Bottle Share for Brothas & Craft Beer on Saturday, December 13th. Come celebrate diversity in craft beer while DJ Analyze spins some classic and golden era hip hop tracks.
From 3 to 7 PM, you are invited to bring in some of your favorite craft beers from your bottle and can collection to share with the group! We will also have a full offering of 50+ outstanding drafts and casks and another 350+ from bottle and can on offer.

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Stay Tuned For More. Much More.

ChurchKey Craft Beer Bar

Our Hours

Monday | 4pm until 12am

Tuesday through Thursday | 4pm until 1am

Fridays | 4pm until 2am
Saturdays | 12pm until 2am

Sundays | 12pm until 12am

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