Like a Northwest France strong summer ales – quenching and refreshing, but robust enough to match the full-bodied fare of a brasserie. Weighing in at a more decorous 5.8 percent ABV, the Rendezvous Ale is a hybrid of malty richness and enough hops acidity (Brewer’s Gold, Tradition) to cut through the strong flavors of roasted lapin au moutarde, or a burly beef steak fries.