Evil Genius Celebrates Pride with Love is Love Beer, Block Party, Pride Rave and Drag Shows

Evil Genius Beer Company is going all out to celebrate Pride Month this June. Stop by their Fishtown taproom on June 7th for a day full of Pride Cheer including a block party featuring LGBTQIA+ makers from 12-7pm and a Pride Rave later that evening from 8 to midnight. The Philadelphia based brewery is also re-releasing their charity brew exclusively at their taproom. This strawberry blonde ale dubbed “#LoveisLove” is set to be re-released this Pride Month and helps raise funds for The Trevor Project, a national LGBTQIA+ community program.

In 2011, two best friends, Trevor Hayward and Luke Bowen decided to ditch their day jobs and go after three things: making great beer, making even better memories, and leaving a lasting impact on the community. Over the past thirteen years, armed with the slogan “Very Silly Names for Very Serious Beers” they’ve built Evil Genius into a staple in beer fridges in Philadelphia and can now be found in seven states across the Northeast and Midwest.

Along the way, they’ve cemented Evil Genius as a champion for social impact with events like their annual “Santa 0.5k” which raises funds for children in need each holiday season, supporting the Girl Scouts with their annual “Girl Scout Cookie and Beer Pairing”, their yearly Pride celebration, and more. ” At Evil Genius, we’ve always believed our responsibility goes beyond brewing great beer. We’re here to help people make awesome memories with their friends, families, and neighbors. Part of that is showing up for our community, just like they’ve shown up for us over the years”, said Trevor Hayward, Co-Founder of Evil Genius.

Love is Love Pride Beer

At the heart of their Pride festivities is #LoveisLove, a strawberry blonde ale that benefits the Trevor Project with every pint. The 6.0% ABV beer begins with a simple malt base of pale malts and wheat before being delicately hopped with Warrior Hops. Then the Philadelphia-based brewers hit it with just the right amount of natural strawberry flavor to produce a crisp, clean, and easy-drinking beer that’s perfect for the warm, summer weather. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of #LoveisLove will be donated to The Trevor Project, a national, non-profit organization that provides resources to at-risk LGBTQIA+ youth. This year the beer will be available exclusively at their Philadelphia taproom.

Pride Block Party

The beer will be released as a focal point of their upcoming Pride Block Party on Saturday, June 7th from 12-7pm outside their taproom located on the 1700 Block of North Front Street in Fishtown. The event boasts tons of happenings for attendees on top of the beer release including Pride anthems spun by their house DJ. The event will feature a line-up of Philly’s best LGBTQIA+ creators offering artwork, vintage goods, and other handmade items. Of course, Evil Genius will be offering fresh pints from their outdoor beer tent and a food truck will be in attendance to satisfy your hunger. The event is free as well as family and pet friendly so be sure to bring the whole crew out for the day.

Pride Rave

After the block party Evil Genius will be hosting a 21+ Pride Rave inside their taproom. The Rave will take place from 9 to midnight. Their taproom will be decked out in Pride Decor, black lights, and more to fit the vibe. Themed cocktails and specialty shots will be available for purchase on top of their regularly available beer menu. A DJ will be performing live until midnight.

Drag Shows

Panic! At The Drag Brunch
Sunday, June 8, 2025, 11:00am to 2:00pm
Evil Genius Beer Company, 1727 N. Front St.

We knew it was never just a phase. So darken your clothes, strike a violent pose, and get ready to scream with Philly’s hottest Drag Queens at our upcoming Pop-Punk Drag Brunch! This one is going to be full of sin (let’s try to keep the tragedies to a minimum). Rawr xD. Doors open at 11:00 AM and the show starts at 12:00pm.

Spice Girls Drag Brunch
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 11:00am to 2:00pm
Evil Genius Beer Company, 1727 N. Front St.

Zig-Ah-Zig-Ah: A Spice Girls Drag Brunch: If you wanna be my lover you gotta come to my Drag Brunch! Join us as we pay tribute to Baby, Ginger, Posh, Scary, and Sporty Spice! So grab a one way ticket to Spice World and party with Philly’s hottest Drag Queens! Doors open at 11:00 AM and the show starts at 12:00pm.

Queen Bee: Beyonce Drag Brunch
Sunday, June 29, 2025, 11:00am to 2:00pm
Evil Genius Beer Company, 1727 N. Front St.

Join us for a brunch thats going to be Irreplaceable! You’ll Run the World with the Best Drag Queens in Philly as they pay homage to the Queen Bee herself! Doors open at 11:00 AM and the show starts at 12:00pm.

About Evil Genius

Evil Genius Beer Company was started in 2011 by best friends Luke Bowen and Trevor Hayward. After 11 years, and a motto of “Very Silly Names for Very Serious Beers”, Evil Genius Beer Company now distributes to 9 states (CT, DE, MD, MI, NJ, OH, PA, VA and RI) and pumps out a variety of different core and seasonal beers to quench their ever thirsty customers. For more information, visit evilgeniusbeer dot com and connect on social @evilgeniusbeer.