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