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Beer In Ads #5130: Bishop And Smitty Says Bock Beer

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Last year I decided to concentrate on Bock ads for awhile. Bock, of course, may have originated in Germany, in the town of Einbeck. Because many 19th century American breweries were founded by German immigrants, they offered a bock at certain times of the year, be it Spring, Easter, Lent, Christmas, or what have you. In a sense they were some of the first seasonal beers. “The style was later adopted in Bavaria by Munich brewers in the 17th century. Due to their Bavarian accent, citizens of Munich pronounced ‘Einbeck’ as ‘ein Bock’ (a billy goat), and thus the beer became known as ‘Bock.’ A goat often appears on bottle labels.” And presumably because they were special releases, many breweries went all out promoting them with beautiful artwork on posters and other advertising.

Tuesday’s ad is for an unspecified Bock Beer, which was published on December 2, 1945. This ad was for the White Swan Drive-Inn, possibly of Lawton, Oklahoma, but I can’t find any specific mention of it on the interwebs. The owners, Bishop and Smitty, are both Ex-GI’s freshly back in civilian life and running an establishment serving “the colest beer and the hottest dogs,” including Bock Beer. This ad ran in The Lawton Morning Press, from Lawton, Oklahoma.

Beer In Ads #5129: Call For Gem Bock Beer

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Last year I decided to concentrate on Bock ads for awhile. Bock, of course, may have originated in Germany, in the town of Einbeck. Because many 19th century American breweries were founded by German immigrants, they offered a bock at certain times of the year, be it Spring, Easter, Lent, Christmas, or what have you. In a sense they were some of the first seasonal beers. “The style was later adopted in Bavaria by Munich brewers in the 17th century. Due to their Bavarian accent, citizens of Munich pronounced ‘Einbeck’ as ‘ein Bock’ (a billy goat), and thus the beer became known as ‘Bock.’ A goat often appears on bottle labels.” And presumably because they were special releases, many breweries went all out promoting them with beautiful artwork on posters and other advertising.

Monday’s ad is for Gem Bock Beer, which was published on December 1, 1951. This ad was for the Walter Bros. Brewing Co. of Menasha, Wisconsin, which was originally founded as the Island City Brewery in 1860. It became known as Walter Bros. in 1933 after prohibition, although the brothers had been involved in the brewery since 1888. This ad ran in The Green Bay Post Gazette, from Green Bay, Wisconsin. I love the oddly worded tagline: “Mighty Good .. This Time the Year!”

Beer In Ads #5128: Here To Enjoy For Christmas! Gem Bock Beer

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Last year I decided to concentrate on Bock ads for awhile. Bock, of course, may have originated in Germany, in the town of Einbeck. Because many 19th century American breweries were founded by German immigrants, they offered a bock at certain times of the year, be it Spring, Easter, Lent, Christmas, or what have you. In a sense they were some of the first seasonal beers. “The style was later adopted in Bavaria by Munich brewers in the 17th century. Due to their Bavarian accent, citizens of Munich pronounced ‘Einbeck’ as ‘ein Bock’ (a billy goat), and thus the beer became known as ‘Bock.’ A goat often appears on bottle labels.” And presumably because they were special releases, many breweries went all out promoting them with beautiful artwork on posters and other advertising.

Sunday’s ad is for Gem Bock Beer, which was published on November 30, 1951. This ad was for the Walter Bros. Brewing Co. of Menasha, Wisconsin, which was originally founded as the Island City Brewery in 1860. It became known as Walter Bros. in 1933 after prohibition, although the brothers had been involved in the brewery since 1888. This ad ran in The Post Crescent, from Appleton, Wisconsin.

Beer In Ads #5127: Augsburger Bock

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Last year I decided to concentrate on Bock ads for awhile. Bock, of course, may have originated in Germany, in the town of Einbeck. Because many 19th century American breweries were founded by German immigrants, they offered a bock at certain times of the year, be it Spring, Easter, Lent, Christmas, or what have you. In a sense they were some of the first seasonal beers. “The style was later adopted in Bavaria by Munich brewers in the 17th century. Due to their Bavarian accent, citizens of Munich pronounced ‘Einbeck’ as ‘ein Bock’ (a billy goat), and thus the beer became known as ‘Bock.’ A goat often appears on bottle labels.” And presumably because they were special releases, many breweries went all out promoting them with beautiful artwork on posters and other advertising.

Saturday’s ad is for Augsburger Bock Beer, which was published on November 29, 1985. This ad was for the Joseph Huber Brewing Co. of Monroe, Wisconsin, which was originally founded in 1845. This ad ran in The Baxter Bulletin, from Mountain Home, Arkansas and Baxter County, Arkansas, and surrounding areas.

Beer In Ads #5126: Having Guests … Or A Family Dinner Thanksgiving Day

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Last year I decided to concentrate on Bock ads for awhile. Bock, of course, may have originated in Germany, in the town of Einbeck. Because many 19th century American breweries were founded by German immigrants, they offered a bock at certain times of the year, be it Spring, Easter, Lent, Christmas, or what have you. In a sense they were some of the first seasonal beers. “The style was later adopted in Bavaria by Munich brewers in the 17th century. Due to their Bavarian accent, citizens of Munich pronounced ‘Einbeck’ as ‘ein Bock’ (a billy goat), and thus the beer became known as ‘Bock.’ A goat often appears on bottle labels.” And presumably because they were special releases, many breweries went all out promoting them with beautiful artwork on posters and other advertising.

Thursday’s ad is for Kaier’s Bock Beer, among others, which was published on November 27, 1961. This ad was for the Charles D. Kaier Co. Brewery of Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, which was originally founded in 1880. This ad ran in The Record American, also from Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania.

Beer In Ads #5125: The Beer Drinker’s Corner By Joe Ortlieb

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Last year I decided to concentrate on Bock ads for awhile. Bock, of course, may have originated in Germany, in the town of Einbeck. Because many 19th century American breweries were founded by German immigrants, they offered a bock at certain times of the year, be it Spring, Easter, Lent, Christmas, or what have you. In a sense they were some of the first seasonal beers. “The style was later adopted in Bavaria by Munich brewers in the 17th century. Due to their Bavarian accent, citizens of Munich pronounced ‘Einbeck’ as ‘ein Bock’ (a billy goat), and thus the beer became known as ‘Bock.’ A goat often appears on bottle labels.” And presumably because they were special releases, many breweries went all out promoting them with beautiful artwork on posters and other advertising.

Tuesday’s ad is for Ortlieb Bock Beer, which was published on November 25, 1968. This ad was for the Henry Ortlieb Brewing Co. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which was originally founded in 1859 by Louis Schweitzer, but an Ortlieb was in involved in the brewery by at least 1879. It became known as the Henry Ortlieb Brewery in 1893 and continued under that name until 1981. This ad ran in The Morning Call, from Allentown, Pennsylvania. It’s an early example of ad masquerading as news under the titled “The Beer Drinker’s Corner,” and purportedly written by “Joe Ortlieb, Brewmaster.”

Beer In Ads #5124: Anchor Bock Beer

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Last year I decided to concentrate on Bock ads for awhile. Bock, of course, may have originated in Germany, in the town of Einbeck. Because many 19th century American breweries were founded by German immigrants, they offered a bock at certain times of the year, be it Spring, Easter, Lent, Christmas, or what have you. In a sense they were some of the first seasonal beers. “The style was later adopted in Bavaria by Munich brewers in the 17th century. Due to their Bavarian accent, citizens of Munich pronounced ‘Einbeck’ as ‘ein Bock’ (a billy goat), and thus the beer became known as ‘Bock.’ A goat often appears on bottle labels.” And presumably because they were special releases, many breweries went all out promoting them with beautiful artwork on posters and other advertising.

Monday’s ad is for Anchor Bock Beer, and was published maybe sometime in the mid-to-late-2000s, since Anchor’s Bock debuted in 2005. It was made for the Anchor Brewing Co. of San Francisco, California, which was originally founded in 1896. Anchor rarely advertised, especially during the Maytag years, so this isn’t something you see very often.

Beer In Ads #5123: Golden Age Special Thanksgiving Brew

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Last year I decided to concentrate on Bock ads for awhile. Bock, of course, may have originated in Germany, in the town of Einbeck. Because many 19th century American breweries were founded by German immigrants, they offered a bock at certain times of the year, be it Spring, Easter, Lent, Christmas, or what have you. In a sense they were some of the first seasonal beers. “The style was later adopted in Bavaria by Munich brewers in the 17th century. Due to their Bavarian accent, citizens of Munich pronounced ‘Einbeck’ as ‘ein Bock’ (a billy goat), and thus the beer became known as ‘Bock.’ A goat often appears on bottle labels.” And presumably because they were special releases, many breweries went all out promoting them with beautiful artwork on posters and other advertising.

Sunday’s ad is for Golden Age Special Thanksgiving Brew, which was published on November 23, 1934. While technically not a bock beer, I’d argue it’s close enough given this description: “Golden Age Brewmaster-Scientists lead the procession. ‘If Spring has its Bock Beer, why not a special beer to glorify the Thanksgiving season,’ so reasoned they.” This ad was for Golden Age Breweries of Spokane, Washington, which was originally founded as the B. Schade Brewing in 1904. It became known as Golden Age Breweries after prohibition, and used that name from 1934 until 1948. This ad ran in The Spokane Chronicle, also from Spokane, Washington.

Beer In Ads #5122: Z.H.B. Bokbier

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Last year I decided to concentrate on Bock ads for awhile. Bock, of course, may have originated in Germany, in the town of Einbeck. Because many 19th century American breweries were founded by German immigrants, they offered a bock at certain times of the year, be it Spring, Easter, Lent, Christmas, or what have you. In a sense they were some of the first seasonal beers. “The style was later adopted in Bavaria by Munich brewers in the 17th century. Due to their Bavarian accent, citizens of Munich pronounced ‘Einbeck’ as ‘ein Bock’ (a billy goat), and thus the beer became known as ‘Bock.’ A goat often appears on bottle labels.” And presumably because they were special releases, many breweries went all out promoting them with beautiful artwork on posters and other advertising.

Wednesday’s poster is for Z.H.B. Bokbier, and was published c. 1930. It was made for the Zuid-Hollandsche Bierbrouwerij (or South Holland Beer Brewery) of The Hague, Netherlands, which was originally founded in 1881. The poster was created by Dutch artist Jan Wijga.

Beer In Ads #5121: Make Way For Gem Bock Beer

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Last year I decided to concentrate on Bock ads for awhile. Bock, of course, may have originated in Germany, in the town of Einbeck. Because many 19th century American breweries were founded by German immigrants, they offered a bock at certain times of the year, be it Spring, Easter, Lent, Christmas, or what have you. In a sense they were some of the first seasonal beers. “The style was later adopted in Bavaria by Munich brewers in the 17th century. Due to their Bavarian accent, citizens of Munich pronounced ‘Einbeck’ as ‘ein Bock’ (a billy goat), and thus the beer became known as ‘Bock.’ A goat often appears on bottle labels.” And presumably because they were special releases, many breweries went all out promoting them with beautiful artwork on posters and other advertising.

Thursday’s ad is for Gem Bock Beer, which was published on November 21, 1952. This ad was for the Walter Bros. Brewing Co. of Menasha, Wisconsin, which was originally founded as the Island City Brewery in 1860. It became known as Walter Bros. in 1933 after prohibition, although the brothers had been involved in the brewery since 1888. This ad ran in The Daily Tribune, from Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.