Kalik

This article is about the beer brand. For places in Iran, see Kalik, Iran (disambiguation). For the Baha Men album, see Kalik (album).

Kalik Family Photo

Kalik is the beer of The Bahamas. It is made by the Commonwealth Brewery in Nassau which also produces Heineken, Guinness and Vitamalt.^[1] Currently there are five variations of Kalik beer: regular Kalik with 5% alcohol by volume (alc./vol.), extra-strength Kalik Gold 7% alc./vol., Kalik Light 4.5% alc./vol., Kalik Lime 4% alc./vol., and Kalik Radler 2% alc./vol.

Kalik was designed by Heineken International in 1988 based on studies of the Bahamian market. It seized market leadership from Beck's which had dominated the local market before.

Kalik is a golden, full-bodied lager with 5% alc./vol. It is brewed in The Bahamas by local professionals, who adhere to the highest standards of production by utilizing worldclass technology and well-established brewing principles to ensure consistent, flavorful, and fresh taste. Kalik is a staple during Junkanoo – The Bahamas' most important and largest cultural event and also a Bahamian genre of music. Kalik is named after the sound of the cowbell, one of the unique instruments used during Junkanoo. The cowbell makes a distinct, rhythmic “Kalik Kalik” sound. ^[2] According to the bottle label the name of Kalik is derived from sound of cowbells heard during the annual Bahamian festival of Junkanoo.

Kalik Gold is a 7% alc./vol. beer. It was introduced in 1992 as a limited edition brew to mark the 500th anniversary of Columbus’ landing in the new world. After its popularity grew it became a staple of the Kalik family.

Kalik Light, a distinctively savory light beer with 4.5% alc./vol., was introduced in 1997 in response to consumers’ requests for a Bahamian light beer. It is used to sponsor Bahamian Regattas and other water sport event.

Kalik Lime was introduced in 2010, it is Kalik beer with a hint of citrus. It is 4% alc./vol.

Kalik Radler is the newest addition to the family having beer introduced in May 2014. It is a 2% alc./vol. blend of Kalik beer and natural lemon juice.

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