Hi, folks, and welcome to the Word of the Day, that section of our publication in which we offer an etymological lesson on a word entirely unrelated to Liberty.
Today’s word is: Bock.
A bock is a strong lager traditionally brewed and served during the springtime. The style originated in Einbeck, Hanover (Germany) during the 1300s, and was adopted by Munich brewers approximately three centuries later. The term ‘bock’ derives from the Bavarian pronunciation of Einbeck (Ein bock), meaning ‘a billy goat.’ To this day, a goat appears on the label of nearly all bock-style lagers as a reference to this German pun.