Nate Cornett always knew Yellow Springs Brewery was going to be a tourist attraction and also a great success. Located conveniently off the bike path, Yellow Springs Brewery holds a strong presence in the Dayton beer community.
“I never expected to run out of beer six weeks after we opened,” Cornett said. “I think if you’re going to be a small business owner, you need to plan for success. That’s what I tell the brewers now. Start as big as you can and plan on being successful.”
Cornett has collaborated with rewerings in Cleveland and Columbus, as well as Great Lakes.
“If you would’ve told me two years ago when we were opening that we’d be doing a collaboration with Great Lakes I would’ve laughed. They’re the grandfathers that started it all.”
With a constantly changing selection of beers, there are a few that have stood the test of time as customer favorites.
“We have our core brands like Captain Stardust, Handsome and the Night Saison, among others. We want to provide beer that’s balanced. It’s exhausting to always be hit over the head with huge flavors all the time,” Cornett said. “I can only drink so much nine percent.”
With a barrel program in place and also a showcase for local artists, Yellow Springs Brewery is focused on expanding, whether that is through new equipment or by canning.
“At the end of the day, I still have the vision for this company. What drives you after you get started is just to get better,” Cornett said. “It starts out about you, but where we’re at now, it’s really about everybody else.”
