The culinary team, led by Executive Chef Kirk DeLong from Rodney’s Grill at The Fess Parker – A Doubletree by Hilton Resort, believes nothing tastes quite like an ice-cold hand crafted beer to quench summertime thirst. 

With that belief in mind,  DeLong is taking beer to a whole new level with the resort’s first ever Beer Pairing Dinner complementing a $79 per person (plus tax and gratuity) delectable four-course tasting menu with hand crafted beers from Orange County’s The Bruery.  

The tasting dinner will be held on July 26 at 7 p.m.  

Founder Patrick Rue whose six-year-old company, The Bruery, will provide a brief overview to guests about the pairing of signature beers with each course.  Chef DeLong will share with diners highlights of American dishes and the use of fresh regional produce and ingredients which complement the beers.  

Advance reservations for the tasting event are required by calling the resort’s concierge at 805-884-8533 or via open table at www.Rodneyssteakhouse.com.

The menu will feature: Sea scallop, habanero-red pepper gazpacho, kiwi-dragon fruit chutney paired with Trade Winds Tripel; Hoisin duck breast, pomegranate risotto, rainbow Swiss chard, port jus Paired with Saison Rue; Sea bass, heirloom tomato, tempura beech mushroom, saffron-fennel broth paired with Mischief; Hawaiian sweet bread pudding, Rori’s Artisanal Creamery vanilla bean ice cream Paired with Sucre.