Johnny Rockets’ New Collaboration Has An Unexpected Inspiration

Johnny Rockets has long been the place for people to go and grab that classic American comfort meal of a cheeseburger and a milkshake. You probably wouldn’t expect to be able to get a beer there to accompany your burger and fries, suffice to say. But it seems that despite having upgraded its décor, Johnny Rockets still keeps that good old ’50s rebellious streak, offering customers the best of both worlds: a famous Johnny Rockets milkshake and a crisp, refreshing cold one all in one can.

As ChewBoom reports, Johnny Rockets has teamed up with brewing company Santa Monica Beer Works to celebrate National Milkshake Month with two beers inspired by Johnny Rockets’ milkshakes. Patrons of both Johnny Rockets’ Universal CityWalk location and Santa Monica Beer Works’ tasting room/beer garden can sample the “Strawberry Milkshake Porter” and the “Chocolate Peanut Butter Milkshake Porter.” And as if the beers weren’t enough, Johnny Rockets also gave out free milkshakes at the launch event on September 12 to celebrate the drinks’ release.

FoodSided describes the Strawberry Milkshake Porter as having a juicy sweet taste mixed with notes of Madagascar vanilla, not being too sweet but instead having a refreshing creaminess rather than overpowering strawberry. Meanwhile, the Chocolate Peanut Butter Porter has a “smooth finish” with “apparent nutty qualities” and a creamy texture. Overall, the review seems to be positive, despite the unconventional combination of beer and milkshakes.