bock beer

American  

[bok] / ˈbɒk ˈbɪər /

Or Bock beer

noun

1. Bock.

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bock beer British  

/ bɒk /

noun

1. heavy dark strong beer

2. (in France) a light beer

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Etymology

Origin of bock beer

First recorded in 1865–70; see origin at Bock ( def. )

Example Sentences

Weihenstephan’s Vitus, a slightly higher-alcohol bock beer, was praised by Slate’s staff as “smooth, lemony, caramel-y, but in a good way” and “very delicious and drinkable.”

From Slate • Oct. 22, 2014

Dancer-Comedian Ray Bolger, refereeing an exhibition bout at a Manhattan bock beer festival, wasn't nimble enough to dodge a playful poke by Welterweight Champion Sugar Ray Robinson.

From Time Magazine Archive

Over glasses of Rhine wine and bock beer they talk about the old days at Grossmama's.

From Time Magazine Archive

I could smell the moss-like smell of bock beer; I even remembered conversations we had had.

From The Best Short Stories of 1915 And the Yearbook of the American Short Story by O'Brien, Edward J. (Edward Joseph Harrington)

A man who would lift his hand to a lady except in the way of—" "Maguire," said Ragsy, pointedly, "has got his bock beer sign out.

From The Voice of the City: Further Stories of the Four Million by Henry, O.