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
MONKISH MANIA: CHURCHKEY COLLAB RELEASE!
October 5th | 9:00am
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Join ChurchKey on Saturday, October 5th, for another round of MONKISH MANIA – a pop-up can release and tap takeover featuring the legendary Monkish Brewing Company! This incredible event features an unbelievable lineup of ten drafts and six different cans to-go!
But, wait – that’s not all! This is also the official release party for 100 MILES & RUNNING, a brand new collaboration brewed with ChurchKey! Our dear friends at Monkish were kind enough to make a special beer for our 15th anniversary. This super juicy Hazy Double IPA was double dry-hopped with Citra, Krush, Nelson Sauvin, and Galaxy!
Don’t miss your chance to get some special cans from Monkish.
This is the one and only time a year Monkish cans are available in the DC area!
MONKISH POP-UP CAN RELEASE DETAILS
Cans go on sale online at 9:00 AM on Saturday, October 5th, via our retail Toast site:
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All orders, including walk-ups, will go through the Toast site.
Pickups begin at 11:00AM.
All orders MUST be picked up the same day between 11:00AM - 4:00 PM at ChurchKey.
Orders that are not picked up are subject to be refunded and sold to other guests, at the discretion of management.
All cans are for retail purchase only.
MONKISH CAN LIST
100 Miles & Running (Hazy Double IPA - ChurchKey Collab.; 16 oz. x 4 Pack - $24)
Bomb Autumnically (Hazy Double IPA; 16 oz. x 4 Pack - $28)
DDH Moonk (Hazy Triple IPA; 16 oz. x 4 Pack - $30)
Neon Throne (Hazy Triple IPA; 16 oz. x 4 Pack - $28)
Simcoe Cat (American Pale Ale; 16 oz. x 4 Pack - $24)
Unfold The Scroll (Hazy Double IPA; 16 oz. x 4 Pack - $30)
MONKISH TAP TAKEOVER DETAILS
ChurchKey opens at 12:00 noon on Saturday, October 5th.
All drafts available at open.
All drafts priced individually by the glass and in 4 oz. tasting pours.
There is no admission fee.
Beers subject to change without notice.
MONKISH DRAFT LIST
100 Miles & Running (Hazy Double IPA; ChurchKey Collab.)
Bomb Autumnically (Hazy Double IPA)
DDH Moonk (Hazy Triple IPA)
Glitter LA Thing (Hazy Pale Ale)
Neon Throne (Hazy Triple IPA)
Shadow Theory (Imperial Stout w/ Vanilla Beans)
Simcoe Cat (American Pale Ale)\
Small Earth 2024 (Dry-Hopped Table Beer)
Unfold The Scroll (Hazy Double IPA)
Waiting For Peace (American IPA)
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SNALLY SIGHTINGS: KICK-OFF PARTY!
October 9th | 4:00pm
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Visit us at ChurchKey on Wednesday, October 9th, for an exclusive sneak peek of Snallygaster, DC’s beastliest beer festival! Don’t miss your chance to preview Bottle Logic, Drekker, Everywhere, Messorem, North Park, Other Half, Tripping Animals, Wayward Lane & Xül -- just a few the 170+ breweries featured at Snallygaster on Saturday, October 12th! To kick-off the festival week, we will showcase 18+ beers from some of the festival’s most exciting breweries from across the country!
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There is no admission fee for this event. All featured beers will be priced individually by the glass and in 4 oz. tasting pours. The beer list is subject to change without notice.
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THE KICK-OFF PARTY BEER LIST
Bottle Logic New Leaf (BBA Imperial Stout w/ Maple & Pecan; Toppling Goliath Collab.)
Bottle Logic Stronger than Fiction (BBA American Strong Ale w/ Coffee & Coconut)
Drekker CHONK: All Caked Up (Fruited Sour Ale w/ Confetti Cake, Cherries & Raspberries)
Drekker Juiceler (Hazy Double IPA)
Everywhere TBD
Everywhere TBD
Messorem Ames Volatiles (Hazy Double IPA)
Messorem Potions Maudites (Hazy IPA)
North Park Older Than Bones (American IPA)
North Park Art Is Hard (Hazy IPA)
Other Half Ghost Nebula (Hazy Double IPA w/ Nectaron & Motueka; Parish Collab.)
Other Half Hop Sparkle (Hazy Double IPA w/ Nectaron & Luminosa; Parish Collab.)
Tripping Animals Ghost With The Most (Fruited Sour Ale w/ Oranges & Limes)
Tripping Animals Si A Todo (Hazy Double IPA; Garage & Gross Collab.)
Wayward Lane Querces Reserve (BBA English Barleywine)
Wayward Lane Pivo Persuasion (Czech Pilsner)
Xül Pure as Venom (Hazy Triple IPA; Fidens Collab.)
Xül Mummentaart (Fruited Sour Ale w/ Apples, Lemons & Fall Spices)
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SNALLY SIGHTINGS: MONSTER MASH!
October 10th | 4:00pm
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Visit ChurchKey on Thursday, October 10th, for an exclusive sneak peek of Snallygaster, DC’s beastliest beer festival. Don’t miss your chance to preview Alesong, Deciduous, Fast Fashion, Finback, Lawson’s Finest, Mast Landing, Resident Culture, Root + Branch & The Seed--just a few the 170+ breweries featured at Snallygaster on Saturday, October 12th! On this night, we will showcase 18+ beers from some of the festival’s most exciting breweries from across the country!
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There is no admission fee for this event. All featured beers will be priced individually by the glass and in 4 oz. tasting pours. The beer list is subject to change without notice.
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THE MONSTER MASH BEER LIST
Alesong Vin To The Abyss (Whiskey & Port BA Imperial Sweet Stout w/ Merlot Wine Grapes)
Alesong From Scratch (Imperial Sweet Stout w/ Cardamom Buns)
Deciduous Pumpkin Monochromatic (Sour IPA w/ Pumpkin)
Deciduous Lollipop: Forest Berry Cobbler (Fruited Sour Ale w/ Mixed Berries)
Fast Fashion Reign Man (Hazy Pale Ale)
Fast Fashion Fish Food (Hazy IPA)
Finback Crispy Morning (German Pilsner)
Finback Oscillation 038 (Hazy Double IPA)
Lawson’s Finest Sip of Sunshine (American Double IPA)
Lawson’s Finest Freestyle (American IPA)
Mast Landing Gunner's Daughter (Sweet Stout)
Mast Landing Shake Up Your Bones (Hazy Double IPA)
Resident Culture Thunder Stud (Hazy Double IPA)
Resident Culture Sea Of Flowers (Cold IPA)
Root + Branch TBD
Root + Branch TBD
The Seed Swimming Flowers (Mixed Fermentation Saison w/ Goldenrod Flowers)
The Seed At First Light (American Stout w/ Coffee)
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SNALLYGASTER 2024!
The East Coast's Biggest & Beastliest Beer Festival Returns Oct. 12!
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Those in the know, know: Snallygaster is the District’s biggest & beastliest beer festival, bar none. And on October 12, 2024 the merry monster makes its triumphant return to DC for its 12th year as a rollicking tribute to the wonderful world of craft beer. Festival goers can expect a mind-boggling selection of no fewer than 450 highly sought-after draft beers, casks, gravity kegs and bottle pours from 175+ of the finest American and international producers set against a backdrop of local food trucks and two stages of live music.
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ADMISSION PACKAGES
The Kraken | $75
Gives you entry to the festival at 2:00pm, a commemorative tasting glass, and unlimited beer, cider, wine, and cocktail tastings all day long.
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FIDENS FRENZY: DRAFTS & TO-GO CANS AT CHURCHKEY!
October 14th | 9:00am
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Join ChurchKey on Monday, October 14th, for another round of FIDENS FRENZY – a pop-up can release and tap takeover featuring Fidens Brewing Company! You don’t want to miss this incredible lineup – featuring nine beers on draft + seven different cans to-go – from this legendary New York brewery!
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There’s no better way to recover from Snallygaster than with more rare soft and juicy hazy IPAs from one of the festival’s most popular breweries! Supplies are extremely limited!
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FIDENS POP-UP CAN RELEASE DETAILS
Cans go on sale online at 9:00am on Monday, October 14th, via our retail Toast site:
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All orders, including walk-ups, will go through the Toast site.
Pickups begin at 11:00AM.
All orders MUST be picked up the same day between 11:00AM - 4:00 PM at ChurchKey.
Orders that are not picked up are subject to be refunded and sold to other guests, at the discretion of management.
All cans are for retail purchase only.
Pricing and limits TBD.
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FIDENS CAN LIST
DDH Necessary Means For A Necessary Means (Hazy Double IPA; 16 oz. x 4 Pack)​
Dragon Expressions (Hazy Triple IPA - Sapwood Cellars Collab.; 16 oz. x 4 Pack)
Eugene’s Axe (Hazy Double IPA; 16 oz. x 4 Pack)
Jasper With Peacharine (Hazy Double IPA; 16 oz. x 4 Pack)
Teacher’s Pet (Hazy Pale Ale 16 oz. x 4 Pack)
The Farmer (Hazy Double IPA; 16 oz. x 4 Pack)
Triple Jasper With Nelson (Hazy Triple IPA; 16 oz. x 4 Pack)
FIDENS TAP TAKEOVER DETAILS
ChurchKey opens at 12:00 noon on Saturday, October 14th.
All drafts available at open.
All drafts priced individually by the glass and in 4 oz. tasting pours.
There is no admission fee.
Beers subject to change without notice.
FIDENS DRAFT LIST
Confusion & Questions (Hazy IPA)
DDH Necessary Means For A Necessary Means (Hazy Double IPA)
Dragon Expressions (Hazy Triple IPA; Sapwood Cellars Collab.)
Eugene’s Axe (Hazy Double IPA)
Overtaken By Foliage (Hazy Double IPA)
Spirit & Adventure (American IPA)
That Look (Hazy Triple IPA)
The Farmer (Hazy Double IPA)
Weka IPA (Hazy IPA)​​