NIL Brew Review: Youngstown State's Penguin City Beer Light

Across the nation, NIL collectives have partnered with local craft breweries to create unique beers to support athletes. Pledging a portion of every sale back to the collective, these collaborations incentivize fans to drink with promises of increased athlete retention and recruitment. Often found in the concession stands of home games, on tap in campus towns, and for sale in local liquor stores, these special-edition products have proven effective as NIL fundraising tools– but not all beer is created equal.  Over the next few months, I will be ranking and reviewing NIL beers from across the nation. Our third installment comes from what I believe to be Ohio’s flagship university, Youngstown State.  YSU’s penguin mascot is iconic and perhaps the greatest mascot within collegiate sports. The only product of an Ohio college that could challenge Pete and Penny Penguin is Xavier’s David West and his timeless midrange game. Still, I lean towards giving the nod to the YSU penguins.  The beer, Penguin City Beer Ligh