BeerfromThe Mercury News5 hours agoBock o'clock: The beer that signals spring's arrivalBock beer originated as a nutrient-rich, high-alcohol beverage brewed by German monks during winter to sustain them through the 40-day Lenten fasting period.
Beerfromwww.mercurynews.com5 hours agoBock o'clock: The beer that signals spring's arrivalGerman monks developed bock beer during winter to sustain themselves through Lent fasting, when drinking beer was permitted but food was restricted.