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.
“Deserves Its Status As
A National Trailblazer & The Best Beer Bar In The City”
Washington Post
Coming Attractions
SLUMBERLAND RECORDS 35TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY + POP-UP RECORD SHOP!
Friday, January 31st | Starting at 5:00pm
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On Friday, January 31st, ChurchKey will host a 35th Anniversary Party for our friends at the legendary American independent music stalwart, Slumberland Records, featuring DJs, a pop-up record shop, exclusive merch, and the special release of Stop What Yr Brewing, a Hazy IPA collaboration between Bluejacket, Ocelot & Slumberland!
Slumberland Records story began right here in the DC-area, where at the end of 1989 Mike Schulman and his friends bound together to DIY release of the earliest works of Black Tambourine, Velocity Girl, and Lorelai, among others. For 35 years, the label has remained stubbornly dedicated to the ephemeral pleasures of indiepop, regardless of which way the winds of fashion blow. While the bigger names on the label might sound familiar—-Stereolab, Lilys, The Pains of Being Pure At Heart & Veronica Falls—-it's their continued dedication to elevating and amplifying the music of thrilling young unknowns that is Slumberland's ethos and raison d'etre.
To celebrate their return to DC for one weekend only, Slumberland is sending some of its DJs to ChurchKey to spin records on Friday night, plus sell some classic albums during a pop-up sale. ChurchKey will also feature a brand new collaboration beer between Blueajcket, Ocelot & Slumberland called Stop What Yr Brewing. This 6.8% ABV Hazy IPA channels the signature "out-of-time" quality of so many Slumberland releases. It features Segal Ranch-grown High-Oil Cascade – arguably the definitive cultivar of American craft beer since the early ’70s – alongside Citra, Riwaka and a new hop called Krush. Try it alongside a total of 10 beers from Bluejacket and Ocelot.
For those who want to party all weekend, Slumberland is continuing its celebrations on Saturday, February 1st, at Comet Ping Pong, where Lorelei, Jeanines & Lightheaded will perform live starting at 10:00PM. Tickets for the show are available HERE.
THE FEATURED BEER LIST
Bluejacket Moonrise Kingdom (English Mild)
Bluejacket Passing Trains (Dry-Hopped Pilsner)
Bluejacket UberCopacetic (Dunkel; Velocity Girl Collab)
Bluejacket Weight in Gold (Hazy IPA w/ Riwaka, Rauka & Citra)
Ocelot Restorative Beer (American IPA w/ Anchovy, Citra & Mosaic; Celestial, Restorative Beer & The Fiery Furnaces Collab.)
Ocelot Small Worlds (Hazy Pale Ale w/ Peacharine, Citra & Motueka; Funguys Collab.)
Ocelot Solstice (Tmavý)
Ocelot Stop What Yr Brewing (Hazy IPA w/ Cascade, Citra & Krush; Bluejacket & Slumberland Collab.)
Ocelot Sunnyside Dweller (German Pilsner)
Ocelot Uninterrupted Prosperity (American IPA w/ Citra & Michigan Cascade; Brew Shop Collab.)
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OLD FLAMES NIGHT 2025: 1/2 PRICE VINTAGE BOTTLES!
Friday, February 14th | Starting at 4:00pm
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This Valentine’s Day, ChurchKey once again invites you to reconnect with some old flames. We’re rekindling this yearly event in which we offer special reserve bottles at half price!
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ChurchKey will serve ALL VINTAGE BEERS at 50% off the regular menu price for one night only. Listed below are just some of the featured brews, but with 100 beers to choose from, we are sure that you will find the perfect match!
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There is no admission for this event.
All bottles on ChurchKey’s reserve list will be available for dine-in at 50% off the regular menu price.
Purchases must be for dine-in consumption only.
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THE OLD FLAMES 2025 FEATURED BOTTLES
3 Fonteinen Hommage 2019/2020: Blend 72 (Fruit Lambic w/ Raspberry)
Allagash Coolship La Mûre 2019 (Spontaneous Ale w/ Blackberry)
American Solera Amber Canyon Magic 2016 (Wine BA Wild Ale)
Arizona Wilderness Region Sauvage D'Arizona 2016 (Mixed Fermentation Ale)
Avery The Beast Grand Cru 2016 (Belgian Strong Dark Ale w/ Maple & Muscovado Sugar)
Brooklyn Wild Streak 2014 (Bourbon BA Wild Ale)
Cantillon Bruocsella Grand Cru 2022 (Still Lambic)
Crooked Stave Serenata Notturna Blueberry 2016 (Mixed Fermentation Ale w/ Blueberries)
De Dolle Oerbier Special Reserva 2013 (Belgian Strong Dark Ale)
FiftyFifty Eclipse: Java Coffee 2015 (BBA Imperial Stout w/ Coffee)
Jolly Pumpkin Oro De Calabaza: Grand Reserve #1 (2016) (Oak BA Sour Blond Ale)
Oxbow Native/Wild 2015/2016 (Spontaneous Ale)
Perennial Vanilla Bean Abraxas 2021 (Imperial Stout w/ Ancho Chilis, Chocolate, Cinnamon & Vanilla)
Side Project Blueberry Flanders: Blend #3 (Wild Ale w/ Blueberries)
Suarez Family Poets Walk 2020-2023 (English Barleywine)
The Bruery Mélange No. 14 (2016) (Oak BA American Strong Ale)
The Veil Calm 2018 (Wine BA Mixed Fermentation Ale)
Tilquin Oude Myrtille Sauvage 2018/2019 (Fruit Lambic w/ Wild Blueberries)
Tommie Sjef Franc 2022 (Foeder-Aged Wild Ale w/ Wine Grapes)
Vanberg & Dewulf Lambickx Kriek 2011/2013 (Fruit Lambic w/ Cherries)
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Stay Tuned For More. Much More.
