Bock

A deep golden (Helles Bocks & Maibocks) to brown (Traditional Bocks) colored lager, which originated in the German town of Einbeck as early as the 14th century. After being resurrected in Munich three centuries later, this style errantly became known as "bock" (which also means "billy-goat" in German) instead of "beck." The bock beer is malty rich and sweet (but not overly sweet) and typically contains bready, toasted, even caramel flavors that are in some cases lightly balanced but never overcome by hops. The alcohol level is higher than the average beer but does not dominate the aroma or flavor. The body of a bock is medium to just under full-bodied. The smooth character of a lager should come through in the bock.

	Beer | Location	Reviews	Score
	Rogue Dead Guy Ale OR, United States	154	3.661
	Samuel Adams Winter Lager MA, United States	144	3.457
	Samuel Adams Chocolate Bock MA, United States	76	3.749
	Anchor Bock CA, United States	38	3.588
	Gordon Biersch Blonde Bock NV, United States	31	3.182
	Hofbrau Munchen Maibock Germany	28	3.342
	Einbecker Mai-Ur-Bock Germany	28	3.513
	Sierra Nevada Glissade Golden Bock CA, United States	27	3.400
	New Glarus Uff-da Bock WI, United States	25	3.561
	Einbecker Ur-Bock Dunkel Germany	25	3.418
	Mahrs Christmas Bock Germany	22	3.304
	J. W. Dundee's Pale Bock NY, United States	22	3.188
	Leinenkugel 1888 Bock WI, United States	21	3.242
	Sprecher Mai Bock WI, United States	20	3.617
	Creemore Springs UrBock Canada	17	3.700
	Abita Bock LA, United States	17	2.860
	Holsten Festbock Germany	17	3.285
	Barbar Winter Bok Belgium	17	3.610
	Capital Maibock WI, United States	16	3.442
	Holsten Maibock Germany	15	2.628