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* New Brew to Debut at Community Event on May 28th at Yards Brewing *

* Portion of beer sales to benefit programs centered on Youth Empowerment, Equality and Justice, Sustainable Living Environments and Emerging Crisis

Philadelphia, PA -  Raising a glass to collective impact could get you one degree closer to The Bacon Brothers! SixDegrees.org has partnered with six Philadelphia craft breweries to launch Six Degrees of Fermentation, a special brew paying tribute to the spirit of collaboration in the brewing industry and Philadelphia-born actor and Founder of SixDegrees.org, Kevin Bacon. Yards Brewing Company, Attic Brewing Co, Evil Genius Beer Company, Human Robot Brewery, Sacred Vice Brewing Company and Wissahickon Brewing Company will celebrate the launch of their collaborative beer with a public event with SixDegrees.org in the Yards Brewing Company taproom (500 Spring Garden) on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. 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." Online registration is now open 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 2024 and February 2025, one of Philadelphia’s craft breweries featured SixDegrees.org as their charity partner, donating a portion of proceeds from a designated draft to the organization and sharing information with visitors to their taproom.

Following the successful campaign, the breweries came together to craft a special recipe celebrating their collaboration. 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.

After the May 28th launch event, Six Degrees of Fermentation will be available on tap and in six packs at each participating brewery through June 30, and 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.

“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 Brewing Company 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.”

Between May 28 and June 30th, look for Six Degrees of Fermentation at the following:

Yards Brewing Company
500 Spring Garden Street

Attic Brewing Co
137 Berkley Street

Evil Genius Beer Company
1727 N. Front Street

Human Robot Brewery
1710 N. 5th Street

Sacred Vice Brewing Company
120 W. Berks Street
 
Wissahickon Brewing Company
3705 W School House Ln.

For more information on Six Degrees of Fermentation and the launch event, visit:
sixdegreesorg.short.gy/fermentation

ABOUT SIXDEGREES.ORG

Founded by Golden Globe-winning actor, musician, and philanthropist Kevin Bacon in 2007, SixDegrees.org is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit born out of the small world phenomenon that we are all connected by six degrees or less. Dedicated to harnessing kindness and connection, SixDegrees.org unites communities for collective impact by cultivating relationships and amplifying stories to foster dialogue, understanding, and empathy around causes that matter most. SixDegrees.org’s programs include resource distribution through Building Kits by Kevin Bacon, causEvolve content production, Degree Shift convener campaigns, and transformative work to revitalize community spaces through Ruth’s Room. Led by Executive Director Stacy Huston, SixDegrees.org focuses on four core pillars vital to our communities: youth empowerment, justice and equality, sustainable environments, and emergent issues. Nationally recognized for innovation and impact, SixDegrees.org has won an impressive tally of six Webby Awards, four Anthem Awards, seven Shorty Awards, and one Telly Award. Learn more at SixDegrees.org.

ABOUT THE BACON BROTHERS

The Bacon Brothers, featuring Michael & Kevin Bacon, have spent over three decades creating their own mix of folk, rock, soul, and country music. They call that diverse sound "Forosoco," it's taken them worldwide, from headlining gigs in Japan to American performances at iconic venues like Carnegie Hall, and the Grand Ole Opry, They've been featured by the BBC, Associated Press, SiriusXM, Billboard, and Paste Magazine and have appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and Carpool Karaoke, just to name a few. They've released twelve records to date, the most recent being the 2024 release, Ballad Of The Brothers. It's a record that highlights the similarities between Kevin Bacon and Michael Bacon (celebrated as an Emmy-winning composer) and the differences, too. The critics have embraced the Bacon Brothers with The Alternate Root, declaring, "Ballad of the Brothers offers the kind of competence and credibility that most bands would be delighted to enjoy. The Bacons are sizzling yet again." Taste of Country stated simply that the pair made "Breezy, anthemic country rock," and Ink 19 effused "The Bacon Brothers have come full circle, creating their own soundtrack that resonates with authenticity and innovation.”