COLUMBIANA CITY - The Birdfish Brewing Company honored fallen Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper Nick Cayton with the release of a new beer at their annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration Tuesday evening.

The beer is called "No. 231 Irish Pale Ale," inspired by Cayton's badge number, which came with a commemorative glass. 

Cayton was killed on Oct. 16, 2025 on State Route 11 near Canfield after a truck hit him while he was assisting a disabled driver on the side of the road.

A portion of the proceeds will go towards Cayton's family. 

Birdfish Brewing co-owner Josh Dunn says he appreciated the guests who celebrated the holiday and honored Cayton's legacy. 

"People were lining up around the block to get a four-pack and a beer," he said.

Cayton also helped found the Steel Valley Pipes and Drums in 2018, a bagpipe group that performs at funerals as well as celebrations.

Steve Murphy, a band member and state trooper, called the night "bittersweet" as the community celebrated Cayton.

"To have his life taken in such a tragic way, leaving a wife and two small children behind, the most important thing for the band is to make sure his legacy is honored," he said.

Murphy says they perform at Birdfish Brewing Co. every year, and were one of the first organizations to hire their services.

Steel Valley also wants to create a scholarship in Nick Cayton's honor for criminal justice students at Youngstown State University, Cayton's alma mater.