My first opportunity to experience a Goose Island Matilda IPA was during a mini vacation in Illinois.  Since my stay was rather short, I only sampled a single offering, but I made a mental note that I needed to sample Goose Island’s other offerings.

It’s amazing how coincidences happen.  Less than 30 days from experiencing Chicago based Goose Island for the first time, I heard about a Goose Island beer and food pairing at Rock and Brews PCH in Redondo Beach.  The event was part of Los Angeles Beer Week.  Of course, I had to make time in my schedule for the experience.

I was impressed by both the food and the beer.  Rock and Brews did a great job in the beer / food paring.

Rock and Brew action

Asian Wings with Harvest Ale
Asian Wings with Harvest Ale
Blue cheese bacon sliders with Pere Jacques
Blue cheese bacon sliders with Pere Jacques
Pulled Pork Pizza and Honkers (not pictured)
Pulled Pork Pizza and Honkers Ale (not pictured)
Chocolate filled French donuts
Chocolate filled French donuts