4 Degrees Hill 70

4 Degrees Hill 70

Brewed by 4 Degrees Brewing Company

Smith Falls, Ontario, Canada

Style:  Belgian Ale

7% Alcohol by Volume

This beer is available all year

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On August 15, 1917, the Canadian attack to capture Hill 70 opened with a massive artillery barrage. The Primary objectives were taken in 5 hours. German troops counterattacked no less than 21 times over ten days. Each time they met a wall of Canadian bullets and shells. The Germans did not abandon the ruins of Lens, France, but Canadian efforts kept large German forces pinned down in defence of the town. When the major fighting came to an end around August 25, 1917 Canadian casualties (missing, wounded and killed) were nearly 10,000 men but the Germans were expelled and the high ground dominating Lens remained in Allied hands. Unfortunately, the Battle of Hill 70 is one of Canada’s forgotten victories. Our Hill 70 beer is dry and crisp with notes of apple, pears, banana, cloves and spice. A complex fruity background with a clean finish.