Lemont's Pollyanna Brewing Company Chosen For Craft Beer Competition At State Fair

LEMONT, IL — Lemont's Pollyanna Brewing Company will participate in a craft beer competition at the Illinois State Fair. According to a release, the Governor’s Office of the Illinois Bicentennial, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Agriculture, the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild and the Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois, will present the competition in Springfield on Aug. 11-13. To highlight the robust craft beer industry and “Illinois Made” products, Illinoisans will be able to celebrate the 200th birthday of the state with an Official Bicentennial Craft Beer.

“We are excited to have Illinois brewers from across the state represented in this competition,” Lisa Post, director of events and programs for the Bicentennial Office, said in a release.

Lemont’s Pollyanna Brewing Company is among seven Chicago-area craft brewers to have accepted an invitation to compete for a chance to brew the Bicentennial Craft Beer.

“We’re optimistic about our chances to brew the Official Bicentennial Craft Beer and thrilled to have
the opportunity to pour our beer alongside some of the state's best brewers at this year's state fair,”
Pollyanna Brewing Company President Paul Ciciora said in a release.

Other Chicago-area brewers participating in the craft beer competition include:

• Aleman Brewing Company , Chicago
• Blue Nose Brewery, Hodgkins
• Church Street Brewing Company, Itasca
• Noon Whistle Brewing, Lombard
• Myths & Legends Brewing Company, Westmont
• Sketchbook Brewing Company, Evanston

According to the release, craft brewers will showcase one of their signature brews, all vying for the chance to be selected to brew the Official Bicentennial Craft Beer. The winner will be determined by a vote of State Fair attendees who sample the offerings and a panel of craft beer experts.

The Illinois Bicentennial Craft Beer Competition Tent is located inside Gate 1 in the Happy Hollow
area.

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