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Bock is a style of lager beer known for being sweet, relatively strong, lightly hoppy and with colors ranging from light copper to brown. It has a malty aroma, smooth flavor, low carbonation and a balanced bitterness. The name "Bock" originates from Einbeck, Germany, an important beer producing and exporting center during the Hanseatic League in the 14th to 17th centuries and means "goat" in German. There are variations, such as Maibock, doppelbock and eisbock. It was created in Einbeck and later recreated in Munich in the 17th century.
