Beer and bacon? Sure.
Beer and Kevin Bacon? Even better.
Six local breweries are teaming with sixdegrees.org, the charitable organization started by the Bacon brothers, to launch Six Degrees of Fermentation, a special brew paying tribute to the spirit of collaboration in the brewing industry and Philadelphia-born actor.
Yards Brewing Co., Attic Brewing Co., Evil Genius Beer Co., Human Robot Brewery, Sacred Vice Brewing Co. and Wissahickon Brewing Co. will celebrate the launch of their collaborative beer with a public event with SixDegrees.org in the Yards taproom, 500 Spring Garden St., on May 28 from 6 to 8 p.m.
A celebration of community, connection and craft beer, the event will give attendees a chance to connect with local nonprofits, enjoy trivia and live music, and participate in a Kevin Bacon costume contest.
Attendance is complimentary, and online registration is required. Those who make a suggested donation of $6 or more to SixDegrees.org will receive a special gift sticker that says “What’s shakin’ Bacon.” Register at sixdegreesorg.short.gy/fermentation.
“We’re extremely grateful to all our brewery partners for jumping in and running with this idea to turn it into something really special,” said SixDegrees.org Executive Director Stacy Huston. “Collaboration is at the heart of what we do at SixDegrees.org, and seeing how these breweries have joined forces to support our work in a way that is fun and uniquely Philly is a powerful testament to what we can do when we come together. We’re so excited to celebrate this partnership with the community and shine a light on some amazing organizations doing incredible work in Philadelphia.”
Six Degrees of Fermentation is the culmination of a six-month fundraising campaign of the same name for SixDegrees.org, a national nonprofit committed to connecting communities and amplifying the work of grassroots nonprofits.
Each month between September and February one of Philadelphia’s craft breweries featured SixDegrees.org as a charity partner, donating a portion of proceeds from a designated draft to the organization and sharing information with visitors to their taproom.
The new signature Six Degrees of Fermentation brew is a 4% dry-hopped Kölsch perfect for summer nights in the taproom and on the patio.
“Six Degrees of Fermentation has been about more than just brewing a great beer. It’s about what can happen when Philly breweries come together with a shared purpose,” said Yards Creative Director Corey Fox. “This collaboration celebrates the spirit of our craft beer community and the impact we can make when we team up for a cause. At its heart, it’s a reminder that we’re all more connected than we think, and that those connections can bring real good into the world.”
After the May 28 launch, Six Degrees of Fermentation will be available on tap and in six packs at each participating brewery through June 30.
A portion of the proceeds will support SixDegrees.org’s programs centered on youth empowerment, equality and justice, sustainable living environments and emerging crisis.
Each brewery will sell a canned version featuring a different image of Kevin Bacon. Visit each brewery to collect the complete six pack of collectible cans.
Everyone who enjoys Six Degrees of Fermentation at each participating brewery between May 28 and June 30 and turns in a completed punch card will be entered to win two VIP tickets, including a meet and greet, for an upcoming Bacon Brothers’ show in Philadelphia.
Source: Berkshire mont