


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
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​THE VEIL 10TH ANNIVERSARY 50 BEER TAKEOVER AT CHURCHKEY!
Wednesday, May 20th | 4:00 PM - Close
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Join ChurchKey on Wednesday, May 20th, as we host a 50-beer takeover with The Veil Brewing Company, featuring co-founders Matt Tarpey and Dave Michelow!
Don’t miss this incredible lineup – featuring 31 drafts and 19 cans + bottles, plus cocktails from their award-winning offshoot, Mosto Tequila!
Founded in 2016 in Richmond, VA, The Veil quickly emerged as one of the East Coast’s most influential breweries, known for blending modern innovation and old-world technique across a wide-ranging portfolio.
This marks our largest single-brewery feature in over five years, with a deep lineup that includes special releases such as Sleeping Forever 2026, Mello Hello, Double Barrel Circle of Wolves 2026, Closer Glimpse: Batch 1, and much, much more!
Looking for a more intimate experience? Mallard will host a special dinner, led by co-owners Matt and Dave, paired with beers from The Veil and cocktails from Mosto! Tickets are available on Eventbrite .
There is no admission fee for this event. All featured beers will be available a la carte.
FEATURED DRAFTS:
Bananas Foster Bourbon Barrel Sleeping Forever 2026 (Bourbon BA Imperial Stout)
Cave (German Pilsner)
Circle of Wolves (Bourbon BA English Barleywine)
Crucial Crucial Taunt Taunt (Hazy Double IPA w/ Citra)
Culminate: Batch 2 (Spontaneous Ale)
Double Barrel Circle of Wolves 2026 (Bourbon & Apple Brandy BA English Barleywine)
Double Barrel Whangdoodle (Port & Cognac BA Imperial Stout)
Dwell: Batch 5 (Oak-Aged Pale Lager)
Escape: Riesling & Chardonnay (Wine BA Brett IPA w/ Wine Grapes)
Eternal Slumber 2023 (Bourbon BA Imperial Stout)
Feel Feelings (Helles Lager)
Fracture (American IPA w/ Mosaic, Simcoe & Krush)
Gladiola Pumperknickel (Open-Fermented Hefeweizen)
Greenmiata (Hazy IPA w/ Simcoe & Galaxy)
Jacky Suave (Mexican Lager)
Jewel (American IPA w/ Citra, Simcoe & CTZ)
Master Shredder (Hazy IPA w/ Mosaic)
Meaningful Work (Hazy IPA w/ Citra, Mosaic, Nectaron & Peacharine)
Melancholia (Saison)
Mello Hello (Hazy Triple IPA; Monkish, Other Half & Trillium Collab.)
Mergence VI (Dry-Hopped Mixed Fermentation Saison)
Never Mind (Fruited Sour Ale w/ Plums)
No More Flowers (Kölsch)
Old Sun Blackberry & Raspberry (Mixed Fermentation Saison w/ Mixed Berries)
Pepp Bois Presents Transcendence of Pie (Sour Ale w/ White Clam Pizza; Omnipollo, Test & Root + Branch Collab.)
Soulburn (Hazy Double IPA w/ Citra & Krush)
STARVE: Triple Barrel Exhibit F (Bourbon BA Imperial Stout)
Strength in Solitude (American Amber Ale)
Thaw (Kölsch)
Trapped In The Void (Hazy Triple IPA; Brujos, Root + Branch & Troon Collab.)
Whiteferrari (Hazy Double IPA w/ Citra & Galaxy)
FEATURED CANS + BOTTLES:
C 2026 (Oak BA Triple Bock; Pen Druid Collab.)
CKXV (Bourbon & Apple Brandy BA Imperial Stout; ChurchKey 15th Anniversary Collab.)
Closer Glimpse: Batch 1 (2018) (Spontaneous Ale)
Double Apple Brandy Barrel Toast-E-Coilz 2026 (Apple Brandy BA Imperial Stout; Cloudwater, Monkish, Other Half & Trillium Collab.)
Double Barrel Whangdoodle (Port & Cognac BA Imperial Stout)
Dub Razz Tastee (Fruited Sour Ale w/ Raspberry)
Lambswool Grand Cru (Spontaneous Ale w/ Apple Juice; Angry Orchard Collab.)
Luxurious Luxury: X (Fruited Sour Ale; Evil Twin Collab.)
Never Calm (Fruited Sour Ale w/ Passionfruit & Pineapple)
Never Gonnagetit (Fruited Sour Ale w/ Mixed Berries)
New Sun (Saison w/ Spelt & Wheat)
Rum Barrel Circle of Wolves 2026 (Rum BA English Barleywine)
Sector X (Hazy Quadrupel IPA w/ Enigma, Mosaic, Galaxy & Nelson Sauvin)
Small Plates (American Strong Ale w/ Oysters & Spices; Dogfish Head Collab.)
Sleeping Forever 2026 (Bourbon BA Imperial Stout)
Steel Spine (Bourbon BA Imperial Stout)
Tefnut Mega Margarita Colada Crusher: Xtreme (Fruited Sour Ale; Omnipollo Collab.)
Two Thousand Years: Coconut, Cacao Nibs, Vanilla, Honey & Macadamia (Bourbon & Apple Brandy BA Imperial Stout)
VAST: Five (Mixed Fermentation Saison w/ Cherries & Raspberries)​​
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​​FOAM 10TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY!
Thursday, May 28th | 4:00 PM - Close
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Join ChurchKey on Thursday, May 28th, to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Foam Brewers with 10 special drafts!
Founded in 2016, Foam is known for its creative, small-batch beers and “beer as art” philosophy, blending brewing with visual art, music, and design. The brewery quickly gained national attention for its sought-after New England-style hazy IPAs coming out of Burlington, VT.
ChurchKey is honored to be one of a select few East Coast bars pouring all 6 anniversary releases on draft, including all six beers from Foam’s Some Things Last a Long Time series: Dortmunder Lager, Pale Ale, Saison, Steam Beer, Triple IPA, and Vermont IPA
There is no admission fee for this event. All featured beers will be available a la carte.
THE FEATURED BEER LIST
- Built to Spill (Hazy Double IPA)
- Dead Flowers (Hazy IPA w/ Riwaka & Southern Cross)
- Long Distance Driver (American IPA w/ Chinook & Citra)
- Some Things Last a Long Time Dortmunder Lager (Export Lager)
- Some Things Last a Long Time Pale Ale (American Pale Ale w/ Centennial & Columbus)
- Some Things Last a Long Time Saison (Saison)
- Some Things Last a Long Time Steam Style Beer (California Common)
- Some Things Last a Long Time Triple IPA (Hazy Triple IPA)
- Some Things Last a Long Time Vermont IPA (American IPA)
- Tranquil Pils (German Pilsner)
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KEG HUNT 2026: WIN BIG PRIZES WITH OUR CRAFT BEER SCAVENGER HUNT!
Thursday, June 4th - Sunday, June 7th | Open - Close Daily
Register for the Keg Hunt Here!
Participating NRG Locations: Bluejacket, ChurchKey, Evening Star Cafe, Josephine, Rustico, Shelter, The Sovereign, and Vermilion | Prize Pickup at ChurchKey or Rustico
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Come take part in a multicity craft beer scavenger hunt hosted by ChurchKey, Rustico, and Neighborhood Restaurant Group! From Thursday, June 4th - Sunday, June 7th, visit up to 8 participating locations to discover secret beers and win prizes, including 2 VIP tickets to Snallygaster!
The rules are simple!
Pick up an official scorecard at any participating restaurant between June 4th-7th.
Visit at least 4 locations, identify and order a secret beer.
Turn in your scorecard at ChurchKey or Rustico by June 7th to win a limited edition Keg Hunt hat!
But that’s not all! Everyone who finishes is entered into a drawing for seven grand prizes, including special beer and food experiences, exclusive membership clubs, and VIP Snallygaster tickets!
Want an extra challenge? Earn bonus points by finding more secret beers and solving harder beer clues! More points mean more chances at the grand prizes!
To view the full rules and details, visit churchkeydc.com, rusticorestaurant.com, or click here.
Questions? Email keghunt@churchkeydc.com.
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Stay Tuned For More. Much More.


