Pollyanna Brewing
Lemont, US · Founded 2013 · Illinois corporation
Pollyanna Brewing and Distilling is a craft brewery and distillery that produces year-round flagship beers, seasonal lagers, barrel-aged and experimental beers, plus craft spirits, sold in cans and through taprooms. It operates taprooms and production sites in Lemont, Roselle, and St Charles, Illinois, offering tasting flights, draft pours, and to-go packaging.
Founders & leadership
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Brian PawolaHead Brewer / Distiller / Co-Founder
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EDWARD MALNARCo-founder
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BRIAN PAWOLACo-founder
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RYAN WEIDNERCo-founder
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PAUL A. CICIORACo-founder
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DON CICIORACo-founder
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Ryan WeidnerPresident / CEO / Co-Founder
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Edward MalnarNamed on SEC filing
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Don CicioraNamed on SEC filing
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Ed Malnar𝕏Co-Founder (Retired)
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1.1M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2014–2022
▶$960KraisedJan 2023 · 15 investors · Restaurants
▶$960KraisedJan 2023 · 15 investors · Restaurants
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Ryan WeidnerExecutive Officer, Director
- Brian PawolaExecutive Officer, Director
- Edward MalnarExecutive Officer, Director
- Don CicioraDirector
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $960K
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- First sale
- Oct 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Illinois
- Federal exemptions
- 04
▶$119KraisedApr 2014 · 28 investors · Other
▶$119KraisedApr 2014 · 28 investors · Other
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- EDWARD MALNARExecutive Officer
- BRIAN PAWOLAExecutive Officer
- RYAN WEIDNERExecutive Officer
- PAUL A. CICIORAExecutive Officer
- DON CICIORAExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $307K
- Amount sold
- $119K
- Minimum investment
- $500
- First sale
- Mar 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Illinois, 2013
- Federal exemptions
- 04
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Pollyanna Brewing do?
- Pollyanna Brewing and Distilling is a craft brewery and distillery that produces year-round flagship beers, seasonal lagers, barrel-aged and experimental beers, plus craft spirits, sold in cans and through taprooms. It operates taprooms and production sites in Lemont, Roselle, and St Charles, Illinois, offering tasting flights, draft pours, and to-go packaging.
- Who founded Pollyanna Brewing?
- Pollyanna Brewing was founded by Brian Pawola, EDWARD MALNAR, BRIAN PAWOLA, RYAN WEIDNER, PAUL A. CICIORA, DON CICIORA in 2013.
- How much funding has Pollyanna Brewing raised?
- Pollyanna Brewing has disclosed $1.1M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Pollyanna Brewing headquartered?
- Pollyanna Brewing is headquartered in Lemont, US.