Join Goose Island for Shaw's Smelt Fest 2007!
That's right, the smelt can run up the river to spawn, but they can't hide from the nets of the Wisconsin fishermen. The result? The freshest, tastiest little fish you've ever had, fried in a secret batter and served up at the all-you-can-eat smelt fry hosted by American Legion Post #82. The secret is out, and like the smelt, the crowds are always gathering this time of year in Port Washington.
Before the fish fry, we'll stop in historic Cedarburg, Wisconsin, where we'll have time to visit the unique collection of arts and craft shops, local confectionaries, and hang-out at the lively local taps and discuss the finer art of smelt fishing.
Travel Arrangements:
To reserve your seat on the bus call Emily Grimm at 312-527-2722 at Shaw's Chicago and Toni Minnick at 847-517-2722 at Shaw's Schaumburg.
Meet Up:
Saturday, April 14th - Registration will begin at 9:00a.m. at Shaw's Chicago and Shaumberg locations. Charter busses will depart at 10:00 a.m. from Shaw's Chicago - at 21 East Hubbard Street - and from Shaw's Schaumburg at 1900 East Higgins Road, Shaumberg. All buses will return at approximately 9:00 p.m.
Cost:
$75 per person. Reservations are required. Price includes sunrise Bloody Mary's and Mimosas, juices and breads from the Corner Bakery, deluxe motor coach transportation with Goose Island brews, wine and champagne served onboard, a box lunch, entrance fees for the VFW Smelt Fry, a "Smelt Fest" logo embroidered fleece pull-over and much, much more.
April 9, 2007
Roger Protz on Goose Island IPA
In his March 28 article printed in The Guardian, Roger Protz, recipient British Guild of Beer’s first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award, wrote that Goose Island India Pale Ale “may just be the best beer in the world.” Protz’s article explores beers from around the planet, examining beer culture in a number of different countries.
Roger Protz has written 15 books on beer and beer culture. He is the editor of the Good Beer Guide – an annual publication he produces in conjunction with the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). Protz is an active and influential member of CAMRA, an organization devoted to preserving traditional cask-conditioned ale that is the strongest consumer rights group in Britain. Protz regularly contributes to The Times and The Morning Advertiser of London in addition to The Guardian.
Roger Protz has received a number of prestigious beer awards. In 2004, the British Parliament named him its “Beer Drinker of the Year.” He has been awarded two gold and five silver tankards from the British Guild of Beer and gold, silver, and bronze awards from the North American Guild of Beer Writers.
Goose Island India Pale Ale contains four pounds of hops per barrel – making a single bottle of Goose Island IPA contain more hops than an entire case of American light lager. Goose Island IPA has been named World Champion IPA by the Beverage Testing Institute and has won gold, silver, and bronze medals at the Great American Beer Festival.
Founded in 1988, Goose Island is a family-owned brewery committed to creating innovative, high-quality craft beers that both cater to and challenge the evolving tastes of its growing market. While all Goose Island beers are bottled and brewed in Chicago, more than half of the company’s sales come from outside Illinois. Goose Island beers are currently available in 15 states and the United Kingdom. The company bottles 15 different craft beers at present, eight of which are available year-round. As of 2007, Goose Island beers have earned 21 national and international awards. In addition to the company’s Fulton Street brewery, the Goose Island family includes two Chicago brewpubs – one in Lincoln Park and another in Wrigleyville. These brewpubs serve all of Goose Island’s bottled craft beers in addition to specialty “pub beers” brewed on premise.
Roger Protz has written 15 books on beer and beer culture. He is the editor of the Good Beer Guide – an annual publication he produces in conjunction with the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). Protz is an active and influential member of CAMRA, an organization devoted to preserving traditional cask-conditioned ale that is the strongest consumer rights group in Britain. Protz regularly contributes to The Times and The Morning Advertiser of London in addition to The Guardian.
Roger Protz has received a number of prestigious beer awards. In 2004, the British Parliament named him its “Beer Drinker of the Year.” He has been awarded two gold and five silver tankards from the British Guild of Beer and gold, silver, and bronze awards from the North American Guild of Beer Writers.
Goose Island India Pale Ale contains four pounds of hops per barrel – making a single bottle of Goose Island IPA contain more hops than an entire case of American light lager. Goose Island IPA has been named World Champion IPA by the Beverage Testing Institute and has won gold, silver, and bronze medals at the Great American Beer Festival.
Founded in 1988, Goose Island is a family-owned brewery committed to creating innovative, high-quality craft beers that both cater to and challenge the evolving tastes of its growing market. While all Goose Island beers are bottled and brewed in Chicago, more than half of the company’s sales come from outside Illinois. Goose Island beers are currently available in 15 states and the United Kingdom. The company bottles 15 different craft beers at present, eight of which are available year-round. As of 2007, Goose Island beers have earned 21 national and international awards. In addition to the company’s Fulton Street brewery, the Goose Island family includes two Chicago brewpubs – one in Lincoln Park and another in Wrigleyville. These brewpubs serve all of Goose Island’s bottled craft beers in addition to specialty “pub beers” brewed on premise.
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