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Kalik
Commonwealth Brewery Ltd.
- From:
- Commonwealth Brewery Ltd.
- Bahamas
- Style:
- American Adjunct Lager
Ranked #223 - ABV:
- 5%
- Score:
- 63
Ranked #28,430 - Avg:
- 2.65 | pDev: 23.4%
- Reviews:
- 139
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Dec 29, 2023
- Added:
- Mar 18, 2002
- Wants:
- 10
- Gots:
- 45
No description / notes.
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Ratings by abc3:
Reviewed by abc3 from California
3.5/5 rDev +32.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev +32.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Ok, I had to submit this to counter all the Kalik haters! What we need here is CONTEXT.
Make no mistake, this is a macro-brew lager. How good could a macro-brew lager possibly be? Don't try to put it up against a Czech pils, or even a Hieniken or Stienlager.
I don't have that sensitive of a palate, so there is really only one difference between this, a Bud, a Corona, or a Pabst...it is actually made in the Bahamas.
I drank mine on a beach in the Bahamas, through a small plastic cup as part of an "all inclusive" resort experience. I was so happy they chose something local.
So what if it was barely discernable from other simple yellow beer? It now reminds me of that beach, that island, and that culture.
Bud can't compete with that, now can it?
Jan 03, 2011Make no mistake, this is a macro-brew lager. How good could a macro-brew lager possibly be? Don't try to put it up against a Czech pils, or even a Hieniken or Stienlager.
I don't have that sensitive of a palate, so there is really only one difference between this, a Bud, a Corona, or a Pabst...it is actually made in the Bahamas.
I drank mine on a beach in the Bahamas, through a small plastic cup as part of an "all inclusive" resort experience. I was so happy they chose something local.
So what if it was barely discernable from other simple yellow beer? It now reminds me of that beach, that island, and that culture.
Bud can't compete with that, now can it?
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by DrOfGolf from Delaware
2.55/5 rDev -3.8%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2.5
2.55/5 rDev -3.8%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2.5
My son brought me this from his recent trip to the Islands with his honey. Poured from a bottle and into a beer mug. This beer is has a light golden color with a little head. The aroma was really skunky and it followed through to the taste. All in all, it was not a good beer for my taste. I will not be trying this again, unless there is nothing else to drink.
Jun 20, 2022Reviewed by zeff80 from Missouri
2.98/5 rDev +12.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
2.98/5 rDev +12.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
12oz clear glass bottle. Poured out a crystal clear, straw-yellow color with a small, white head of foam. It left some lacing on the glass. It smelled of caramel, toasted corn and floral notes. Sweet caramel taste with cracker, sweet breads and a very mild bitterness.
Apr 03, 2022Rated by BMBCLT from South Carolina
1.1/5 rDev -58.5%
look: 1 | smell: 1 | taste: 1.25 | feel: 1 | overall: 1
1.1/5 rDev -58.5%
look: 1 | smell: 1 | taste: 1.25 | feel: 1 | overall: 1
Drain-pour!
Feb 18, 2022Reviewed by 1009 from Massachusetts
2.18/5 rDev -17.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 1.75 | overall: 2.75
2.18/5 rDev -17.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 1.75 | overall: 2.75
When in the Bahamas, do as the Bahamians do -- and drinking an islander not named "corona" seemed like a good deal to me on vacation just a few weeks ago. Like a lot of things in life, it may look good but things can get a bit crazy once you actually commit: a lot of skunk from this guy and a bit harsh on the mouth, but not a bad overall taste. Not the worst, but definitely, DEFINITELY, not the best.
May 11, 2020Reviewed by dcall384 from Indiana
1.15/5 rDev -56.6%
look: 1.5 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1
1.15/5 rDev -56.6%
look: 1.5 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1
This beer had a sweetness about it I just didn't like. It was also kind of cloudy. Not sure why a AAL would be cloudy. I would take about any other AAL over this one.
Nov 08, 2019Reviewed by OllieStalz from New York
2.5/5 rDev -5.7%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2.75
2.5/5 rDev -5.7%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2.75
I had one on tap while on my honeymoon in the Bahamas. It was watery and inoffensive. It is typical to its style (an island AAL), so I wouldn't penalize it for that. However, even for the style, I wasn't too impressed with the taste and flavor. It is versatile and works with many meals. However, it isn't a good mouthfeel. The color is decent.
Sep 02, 2019
Kalik from Commonwealth Brewery Ltd.
Beer rating:
63 out of
100 with
370 ratings
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