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Flight Crew Visits Old Friends at Noble Creature | February 24, 2020

By Jim CyphertYOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – For the Flight Crew, a stop at Noble Creature Cask House, 126 E. Rayen Ave. in Youngstown, is like a visit to an old friend’s home. Owners Ira and Marcy Gerhart – and the entire staff – are some of the finest people the Mahoning...

‘Keep It Local’ More than a Catchphrase at Birdfish | November 21, 2019

By Jim Cyphert & The Flight CrewCOLUMBIANA, Ohio – Nov. 30, the 10th annual Small Business Saturday, will be special. The day will represent so much of what Columbiana’s Birdfish Brewing Co. is all about. Since 2010, the Saturday after Thanksgiving has been set aside for the purpose of supporting...

Penguin City Expands Portfolio with Specialty Beers | October 18, 2019

By Jim Cyphert YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Navigating outside a comfort zone and into new territory can be one of the more daunting challenges any small business can face. That’s especially true for a local brewery that’s experienced rapid growth and has achieved tremendous popularity in a very short amount of time. In a little more […]

By Jim Cyphert YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio -- Navigating outside a comfort zone and into new territory can be one of the more daunting challenges any small business can face. That’s especially true for a local brewery that’s experienced rapid growth and has achieved tremendous popularity in a very short amount of...

Take Straight Path to Crooked Tongue Brewing | October 16, 2019

By Jim Cyphert & The Flight Crew  The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. And, the most direct way to succeed as a small business is to determine your customers’ wants and needs, and work hard to meet and exceed them. Contrary to its moniker, Crooked Tongue...

Paladin Brewing Focuses on Fundamentals | September 17, 2019

By Jim Cyphert and The Flight Crew AUSTINTOWN, Ohio – Today, it’s more challenging than ever for a craft brewery to succeed. New trends, unusual beers, evolving tastes and a lack of brand loyalty are among the challenges. The fact that there are more than 7,000 craft breweries in the United States – and nearly […]

By Jim Cyphert and The Flight Crew AUSTINTOWN, Ohio – Today, it’s more challenging than ever for a craft brewery to succeed. New trends, unusual beers, evolving tastes and a lack of brand loyalty are among the challenges. The fact that there are more than 7,000 craft breweries in the...