Kalik is a Bahamian brand of

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. It is made by the ''Commonwealth Brewery'' in

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which also produces

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and

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. The original Kalik is a

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with 5% alc./vol. It was designed by

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in 1988, based on studies of the Bahamian market. It seized market leadership from Beck's, which had dominated the local market before.″Remarks by Hon. Fred Mitchell MP Minister of Foreign Affairs & The Public Service″
Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs. November 22, 2006. Retrieved on October 5, 2007. According to the bottle label the name of Kalik is derived from sound of cowbells heard during the annual Bahamian festival of

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. There are five more variations of Kalik beer: * Kalik Gold is a 7% alc./vol. beer. It was first introduced in 1992 as a limited edition brew to mark the 500th anniversary of Columbus’ landing in the new world. It has since become a permanent offering. * Kalik Light, a light beer with 4.5% alc./vol., was introduced in 1997 in response to consumers’ requests for a Bahamian light beer. The brand sponsors Bahamian

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s and other water sport events. * Kalik Lime was introduced in 2010, Kalik beer with a hint of citrus. It is 4% alc./vol. * Kalik Radler was introduced in May 2014. It is a 2% alc./vol. blend of Kalik beer and lemon juice. * Kalik Light Platinum is a

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with 6% alc./vol.

External links

Kalik brand webpage

Commonwealth Brewery website

References

Bahamian cuisine Drink companies of the Bahamas Beer brands Beer in the Caribbean Heineken brands Products introduced in 1988 Bahamian brands {{beer-stub