Bake’N Bacon, Evil Genius Beer team up for bacon-inspired ale

Everything goes better with bacon — including a new bacon-inspired beer by Evil Genius Beer Company in collaboration with Philly favorite Bake’N Bacon.

In 2019, Bake’n Bacon quickly became the buzz in the food truck scene with their bacon exclusive menu. Now, following the announcement of their new restaurant at 1148 S. 11th Street, Bake’n Bacon is teaming up with Evil Genius Beer Company to create a limited-edition, bacon inspired beer.

“When we heard about a bacon themed food truck we knew we had to try it,” said Trevor Hayward, co-founder of Evil Genius. “So we invited the guys from Bake’n Bacon out to a food truck festival at the brewery and instantly hit it off. Between both of our delicious offerings and iconic branding we knew we could make something truly unique.”

The beer, dubbed Tast-E Bacon, is a riff on one of Bake’n Bacon’s best selling desserts, the sweet and savory combination that is the chocolate covered strawberry topped with bacon crumbles. Tast-E Bacon, a 5.0% ABV ale, was brewed with a base of smoked malt for that sweet bacon tasting note and lightly hopped with all natural chocolate and strawberry flavors. Evil Genius notes that no actual bacon was used in the brewing process so the beer is safe for everyone to enjoy regardless of their dietary restrictions.

“2023 has been an exciting year for us,” said Bake’n Bacon founder Justin Coleman. “We’re opening our first brick and mortar restaurant in South Philadelphia later this Spring and we get to debut our first beer collaboration along with it. This collaboration has been super fun and we are so excited for everyone to try it. We also can’t wait to pour it at our bar when our restaurant opens in South Philly later this spring or summer.”