bock beer
Noun: A strong, dark lager, originally from Germany, that is traditionally brewed in the autumn, aged over the winter, and consumed in the spring. It is characterized by its malty, rich, and sometimes sweet flavor profile.
The term "bock beer" refers specifically to this seasonal style of lager. It is used as a countable noun. - The brewery releases its special bock beer every March. - I'll have a pint of the bock beer, please.
- Doppelbock: A stronger and often darker variant of bock beer.
- The doppelbock had a remarkably rich, malty character.
- Maibock or Helles Bock: A paler, hoppier version traditionally consumed in spring (May).
- The Maibock is a perfect transition beer from spring to summer.
- Bock: A common shortened form of "bock beer."
- He is a fan of dark German bocks.
- Eisbock: A stronger bock beer created through a freezing process that concentrates the flavor and alcohol.
- Weizenbock: A bock beer made with a significant proportion of wheat malt.
- Strong lager: A general descriptive term.
- Seasonal lager: Highlights its traditional brewing and consumption cycle.
While "bock beer" is the full term, in common usage, especially among beer enthusiasts, the word "bock" alone is perfectly understood to mean this style of beer. The traditional association with a specific brewing and aging schedule is a key part of its definition, though modern examples may be brewed year-round.
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a very strong lager traditionally brewed in the fall and aged through the winter for consumption in the spring
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