Silversmith’s tribute to our veterans is this Red Ale, Hill 145. The can is adorned with a rendering of the Canadian National Vimy Memorial which stands in northern France, commemorating the sacrifice of Canadians in World War 1. Hill 145 was the highest piece of land on Vimy Ridge, so named because of its elevation 145m above sea level. Vimy Ridge had been a German stronghold since World War 1 began. Heavily fortified with artillery and experienced soldiers, the Allies had twice tried to take the ridge and had been unsuccessful and incurred heavy casualties in the process.
As part of a major Allied offensive in the spring of 1917, 15,000 to 20,000 Canadian soldiers formed the four divisions of the Canadian Corps that attacked the German stronghold of Vimy Ridge between April 9th to April 17th 1917. Approximately 3,598 Canadians died at the Battle of Vimy Ridge, with around 7,000 wounded. The battle was a significant military victory * for Canada and the Allied forces but came at a high cost. World War 1 was supposed to be the war to end all wars. Lest we forget.
Silversmith has pledged part of the proceeds from the sale of Hill 145 will go to Veteran’s House Canada to help support homeless veterans.
The pour pic looks red, but the beer is more of an amber in real life. An aroma of malt with a bit of nutty caramel in there too. It has a very flat dry finish and a touch of bitters on the aftertaste. Not crazy nutty, almost more earthy. A nice full flavoured red, well balanced with and quite an enjoyable quaff. Well done Silversmith, for the beer, the remembrance day tribute, and supporting our veterans.
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