Bock beer
German: Bockbier Also known as: Bock, Maibock
A strong beer with at least 16 percent original gravity, full-bodied and malt-forward.
Bock beer is a strong beer (under the German Beer Tax Act, beer with an original gravity of at least 16 percent counts as strong beer). Alcohol content is accordingly usually between 6.5 and 7.5 percent ABV. The style originally comes from the Lower Saxon town of Einbeck and reached Bavaria via Munich, where the name was shortened to Bock.
Bock beers are full, malty and often slightly sweet, with hop bitterness in the background. There are pale versions with honey and bread notes and dark ones with caramel, roasted malt and dried fruit. Traditionally they are served during Lent or in spring (Maibock) and at Christmas. Doppelbock and Eisbock are related styles that are stronger still.