bock beer
alcoholic beverage
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Bock beer is a dark lager with a high alcohol content, strong malt flavor, and mild hop flavor. It is typically sold in the winter or early spring. This heavy, dark, and rich beer is usually available in the early spring. The name "bock" originates from the German term "Bockbier," which itself is a shortened form of "Einbecker Bier," meaning "beer from Einbeck," a town in Germany. Bock is an even stronger and heavier type of Munich beer, brewed in winter for spring consumption.123
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