The Tribune

Since 1988, a cold Kalik beer paired with a spicy conch salad has been a favourite in the Bahamas for locals and visitors alike. Now, a popular website is telling the world it’s one of the 40 best culinary combinations anyone can find anywhere, ranking it among such delectable delights as Shanghai’s famed soup dumplings and a seven-course meal at the world’s finest restaurant.

Business Insider, an international website that reports on tech, finance, entertainment, lifestyle and sports news, featured the Kalik and conch salad combination as one of the must have culinary experiences.

“Cool off with a bowl of fresh Bahamian conch salad and a cold Kalik beer while listening to the waves and burying your feet in the sand in the Bahamas,” reads the article, which was published on June 24 under the heading, “40 Meals You Should Eat in Your Lifetime.” Accompanying the article’s description is a photograph featuring a bowl of freshly-made conch salad and a cold Kalik set against the background of a local beach. The classic Bahamian pairing is highlighted alongside such international staples like feijoada stew in Brazil , Baja-style fish tacos in Los Cabos, Mexico and a seven-course meal at El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, Spain.

“Naturally, we are honoured to be included in such a selective list of amazing food and beverage experiences,” said Kalik brand manager, Jannifer Thurston. “Over the years Kalik has become symbolic of the fun and pleasure of life in the Bahamas, a mixture of high quality production and a great day at the beach. It’s a combination that has kept it the country’s beer of choice for the past 25 years, since the very day it was introduced. We believe that the Kalik experience is top-notch and we are happy to see the conch salad and Kalik duo, “coined the barefoot bandit special”, ranked right up there with the best cuisine and beverages of other countries.”

This recognition comes on the heels of Kalik’s celebration of its 25th anniversary and a number of events and promotions revolving around the celebration of the Kalik brand, including a redesigned 25th anniversary label and the celebration of the Bahamas’ 40th Independence.

First brewed by Commonwealth Brewery in 1988, Kalik has maintained its position as the quintessential Bahamian beer for over two decades. From its incarnation, it has become representative of the Bahamian experience – its name is spawned from the sound of cowbells ringing during a Junkanoo parade.