HAPPY AS A CLAMBAKE

This summer we reached out to Chef Dom Pandolfino of Greater Good Events for recommendations on easy recipes for a summer crowd. As the chef of this catering and event company, he is responsible for menus at parties large and small. The Children’s Beach House on Lewes Beach was the perfect backdrop for a meal meant to be shared with friends. Chef Dom gave us two recipes with impressive presentations and tons of flavor without any complicated preparations. The only thing missing was the right beverage, so we called our friends at Revelation Craft Brewing Company to get some recommendations on beer pairings for this summer feast.

Clambake

Nothing says summer more than a clambake on the beach but who wants to do all that work? Chef Dom Pandolfino layers the ingredients in one huge pot to make both preparation and clean up a breeze. The end result is one of the most impressive one-pot meals you can serve. He keeps it simple, saying, “Take quality shellfish, layer, cook, and serve it to friends who love to share. That’s my kind of dinner!”

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

8 medium red potatoes, scrubbed and quartered 4 smoked kielbasa, sliced in 3-inch slices

1 can beer (we suggest 16 ounces Revelation Mother-in-Law IPA)

2 bay leaves 3 tablespoons Old Bay or J.O. Seasoning

¾ pound unsalted butter, divided

1¼ pound lobster

1 pound littleneck clams, scrubbed

½ pound unpeeled shrimp

1 pound mussels, rinsed and debearded if necessary

4 ears corn, shucked

1 loaf French bread, sliced

DIRECTIONS:

Place potatoes and kielbasa in a layer in the bottom of a very large pot. Fill the pot with beer and enough water to rise 4-5 inches above the potatoes. Add the bay leaves, seasoning, and ¼ pound of the butter. Place a lid on the pot, bring to a boil, and then simmer over medium-low heat for about 15-20 minutes. Carefully add lobster. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add clams, shrimp, and corn to the pot. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the mussels and simmer another 5-6 minutes until mussels open. Turn off heat. Remove all ingredients from pot and place on a large platter.

In a separate pot, melt remaining butter for dipping. Slice the French bread and serve it with the clambake platter.

Berry Cobbler

This recipe offers an unfussy but delicious end to the meal. Toss it in the oven as your guests are sitting down and the aroma will fill the air just as they finish their entree. Chef Dom says, “I like using a fruity sour beer to add a little tang to this dessert. You won’t go wrong using whatever sour Revelation has on offer.”

Serves 8

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

1 cup granulated sugar, divided

¼ cup unsalted butter

½ cup whole milk

2 cups berries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries or a combination

½ cup framboise liqueur or sour beer

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 375˚F. Grease a 9-inch square baking dish.

In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a separate bowl, beat ½ cup sugar and butter until smooth. Add flour mixture and milk, stirring until well combined. Pour batter into prepared baking dish. Combine berries and liqueur or beer in a small bowl. Spoon berries on top of batter. Sprinkle with remaining ½ cup of sugar. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

Revelation Craft Brewing Co.

The innovative team at Revelation Craft Brewing Company is known for pushing the boundaries in creating beer and experiences you’ll remember. Founder and brewmaster Patrick Staggs has built a craft beer sensation composed of easy-drinking brews, family-friendly hangouts, and enough whimsy to keep things fresh. Conveniently positioned on the bike path between Lewes and Rehoboth Beach, this local favorite has created something truly special through the team’s focus on people, passion, and process.

From their original Rehoboth location to the beer garden in Hudson Fields (and a future site soon to open in Georgetown), Revelation offers a variety of styles to satisfy any palate. As Staggs explains, Revelation’s cutting-edge brewing system was designed for consistency, flexibility, and efficiency. From start to finish, it’s all about craftsmanship—and that begins with Revelation’s highquality, USA-made tanks. Their creative beer selection includes lagers, sours, IPAs, bocks, stouts, and everything in between. They even brewed up the Co-Conspirator Apricot Sour just for gluten-free beer enthusiasts. Whether you’re a bona fide beer geek or just beginning to wet your craft brew whistle, you’ll find plenty to love at Revelation.

Mother-in-law IPA

Revelation honors everyone’s favorite relative with this American IPA. Staggs used his mother-inlaw’s Cascade hops along with Mosaic, Chinook, Summit, and Mandarina Bavaria to create one of the brewery’s flagship beers. At 6.3% ABV, the Mother-In-Law IPA has just the right mix of floral notes, citrus aromas, and only the nicest bitterness.

Equilibrio Mexican Lager

The Equilibrio may just be the perfect beer to enjoy when your toes are in the sand on a hot summer day. Revelation’s brew masters mixed Pilsner malt with flaked maize to create a crisp lager with a hint of sweetness and tropical notes. At 4.9% ABV, this refreshing brew is your go-to choice for fun in the sun.

Schwarzbier Lager

Schwarzbier is a crisp Eastern European-style sipper from Revelation that combines Pilsner, Munich, and a variety of dark malts to create a smooth brew you’ll appreciate at 5.3% ABV. Eight weeks of lagering and plenty of special attention make this beer satisfying, malty, roasty, and incredibly drinkable.