Ed Malnar News Today

Horse Thief Hollow in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood earned first place gold for its brew “Little Wing,” beating out 128 other entries in the International Pilsener category and Pollyanna Brewing Company in Lemont, received second place silver for its maibock, “Nose Over Tail,” besting 95 other entries in the Maibock category.

Co-founder Paul Ciciora is “no longer involved in any capacity with the management or operations” of the Lemont-based brewery, a statement said.