Here it is folks. One of the biggest tap takeover events ever from the fine folks at ChurchKey. As anticipated, this will be one of their biggest events to date.
Prepare yo’self !
May 21, 2012 (Washington, DC) – Birch & Barley and ChurchKey, Washington’s notorious beer-centric bar and restaurant, will once again offer a remarkable schedule of special events in honor of SAVOR: An American Craft Beer + Food Experience from June 3 through June 9. In addition to exclusive beer debuts, history-making tap takeovers, and appearances by the country’s premium brewers, Birch & Barley and ChurchKey are especially pleased to be offering the first tastes from Bluejacket, the forthcoming D.C. brewery slated to open in 2013.
With SAVOR once again selling out in mere minutes, Birch & Barley and ChurchKey welcomes local beer lovers, dedicated beer fans, and visiting aficionados to the opportunity to experience some of the country’s best American craft beers through a variety of special events.
On Monday, ChurchKey is setting a new record for the most Sierra Nevada beers in one place ever as they take over all 55 draft lines. With their beers running through every single draft line and cask engine, this will be the most beers they’ve ever featured under one roof. There is no admission for this event and all beers will be priced individually in 4 oz. tasters and full pours.
Early Bird Special: For the overzealous enthusiasts that want some extra time with these amazing brews, ChurchKey will be allowing early entry at 3 PM to the first 55 folks that call and reserve a spot. To secure early entry please call 202-567-2576. Limit 4 people per reservation.
This list of 50 drafts and 5 cask ales includes:
– 9 barrel-aged rarities
– 11 different Beer Camp brews
– 8 collaborations w/. other brewers (including all 4 30th Anniversary brews)
– 4 Ovila brews (including 2 barrel-aged versions)
– 3 vintages of Bigfoot
– 7 brews typically only found at the brewery pub
ON CASK:
SIERRA NEVADA HOPTIMUM
SIERRA NEVADA BROWN ALE
SIERRA NEVADA TORPEDO
SIERRA NEVADA PORTER
SIERRA NEVADA STOUT
ON DRAFT: 50
BARREL-AGED RARITIES: 4
KNOCK ON WOOD (Hellraiser Aged in Bourbon Barrels)
EXPORTATION PORTER VINTAGE? (ExPorter(Beer Camp #25) Aged in Pinot Noir Barrels at Russian River)
WOOD-AGED BROWN SAISON (Aged in French Oak Syrah Barrels)
WOOD-AGED BELGIAN-STYLE TRIPPEL (Aged 14 Months in Heaven Hill Barrels)
BEER CAMP BREWS: 11
KNIGHTRO (Beer Camp #23; Irish Dry Stout – Nitro Pour)
SNOWED IN STOUT (Beer Camp #45; Imperial Oatmeal Stout)
HIPS HELLES LAGER (Beer Camp #47; Pale Lager)
HUCKLEBERRY FINNISH (Beer Camp #61; Black Lager w/ Huckleberries)
BRAVO RED (Amber Ale Hopped w/ Bravo Hops)
RED-ORIC (Beer Camp #65; Red IPA)
ROUGE 66 (Beer Camp #66; Belgian Red IPA)
BURLEYWINE (Beer Camp #66; Barleywine)
LOVE POTION 69 (Beer Camp #69; w/ Raspberries & Cocoa Nibs)
TOKEN LAGER (Beer Camp #?; Strong Lager)
SOLAR STORM (Beer Camp #71; Red Wheat IPA)
VINTAGES OF BIGFOOT: 3
BIGFOOT 2010
BIGFOOT 2011
BIGFOOT 2012
COLLABORATION BREWS 8 – (3 BARREL-AGED)
SIERRA NEVADA 30TH ANNIVERSARY: CHARLIE, FRED & KEN’S BOCK
SIERRA NEVADA 30TH ANNIVERSARY: FRITZ & KEN’S ALE
SIERRA NEVADA 30TH ANNIVERSARY: JACK & KEN’S ALE
SIERRA NEVADA 30TH ANNIVERSARY: OUR BREWERS RESERVE – GRAND CRU
LIFE & LIMB 2 (2nd Edition of Collaboration w/ Dogfish Head)
WOOD-AGED LIFE & LIMB (Aged 10 Months in Bourbon Barrels)
REPOTERROIR (Spiced Lager Collaboration w/ Avery, Lost Abbey, Dogfish Head & Allagash
FOUNDATION ALE (French Saison; Base Beer for BRUX (Collaboration w/ Russian River w/out Wild Yeast)
OVILA BREWS (2 BARREL-AGED): 4
OVILA DUBBEL
OVILA QUAD
WOOD-AGED OVILA QUAD (Aged in Bourbon Barrels)
WOOD-AGED OVILA SAISON (Aged 6 Months in Petit Syrah Barrels)
AUDITION SERIES BREWS: 2
OFF-KILTER (Audition Series Release; Hoppy Scotch Ale/ Wee Heavy)
SIERRA NEVADA IMPERIAL SMOKED PORTER (Audition Series Release)
BREWPUB BREWS: 7
HELLRAISER IMPERIAL STOUT (w/ Chocolate & Chili Peppers)
FLIPSIDE (Imperial IPA)
SIERRA NEVADA SLOUGHHOUSE ALE (American Bitter)
SIERRA NEVADA BEST BITTER
SIERRA NEVADA BLONDE ALE
SIERRA NEVADA PILSNER
SIERRA NEVADA BROWN ALE
STANDARD & SEASONAL BREWS: 11
SIERRA NEVADA HOPTIMUM
SIERRA NEVADA CELEBRATION ALE
SIERRA NEVADA DRAUGHT PALE ALE (Milder 5% Pale Ale Version)
SIERRA NEVADA PORTER
SIERRA NEVADA KELLERWEIS
SIERRA NEVADA SUMMERFEST LAGER
SIERRA NEVADA SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE HARVEST
SIERRA NEVADA NORTHERN HEMISPHERE HARVEST
SIERRA NEVADA ESTATE HOMEGROWN ALE
SIERRA NEVADA STOUT
SIERRA NEVADA TORPEDO EXTRA IPA