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Bock

Style Family Snapshot

A strong lager-style of beer traditionally brewed in winter to celebrate the coming spring. It is full-bodied, malty, and well-hopped. A range of varieties of this style exist, varying either in color or alcoholic strength. Of course, with the greater strength comes a greater intensity in aromas and flavors.

Style Family Parameters

Original Gravity (OG):		1.050 - 1.117
Final Gravity (FG):		1.012 - 1.035
Strength (ABV):		6.1 - 14.4
Bitterness (IBU):		18 - 39
Color (SRM):		4 - 47

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Serving These Styles

Suggested serving temperature: 50 - 55 F

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Related Styles

Doppelbock
Eisbock
Hellesbock / Maibock
Traditional Bock
Triple Bock