Beer Question

[Albiebert]

We are making our first trip over to the Abaco's in two weeks for my brother-in-law's leave from Iraq. I have heard that beer is not readily available and that when it is, it is quite expensive. While I want to support the local residents, I have heard of prices that are $50+ for a twelve pack, is this correct?

Thanks

[bonefish1]

Beer is more expensive than in the states. With that said, it's more like 45-50 a case...Kalick is the local beer......on the other hand some liquors are inexpensive...Bombay Blue Saphire gin is a steal !!! Thaks to your family member for their service for me.

[Albiebert]

While I enjoy a good beer now and then, I LOVE Bombay Sapphire. Thanks for the great news.

[2burgers]

We purchased beer in Hopetown and paid 46 per case warm for Kalik add $2.00 for it cold. We were told that you can bring in 1 case per person, we will be doing that next year

[elcahun]

You can find Kalik in Marsh Harbour for $35-40 a case (get the Gold!). Just ask the taxi driver.

We also brought a case with us of light stuff for breakfast ;-)

[abacobob]

We are making our first trip over to the Abaco's in two weeks for my brother-in-law's leave from Iraq. I have heard that beer is not readily available and that when it is, it is quite expensive. While I want to support the local residents, I have heard of prices that are $50+ for a twelve pack, is this correct?

Thanks

If you're staying on Elbow Cay from Jan 19th to 25th, I'll be happy to buy your brother-in-law as many beers as he can drink. And if you're not, thank him for his service.

[gummy67]

I have been bringing atleast 4 18packs over for years.Customs has asked and I told them I brought over beer.They have never asked how much.If you can make the weight work,do it.The beer I bring over is for the house and the boat.

[dp]

Right Gummy....If you want Kalik, bring it over. You can buy it in Florida for about $25/case. Why do they charge $45-$50 in the country of origin? Because they can....

[abacopotcake]

There is a new Bahamian beer called SANDS...Not sure if its available in Abaco or how much per case.

[daveo]

Hi all and thanks to you who answered my earlier questions. I think from the preceeding conversation that I can guess the answer but. . . Would I be right to assume that I'm unlikely to find strong Belgian ales in Marsh Harbor or Hope Town to provision my charter in March?

[FlatFish]

Belgium Lambics?

Now, THAT would be worth the price of admission/customs!

We do love those cold Kalik Golds on Tilloo tho - the world is your oyster!

:-)
Mark and Colleen

[Dale Eichel]

A couple of things.
You can't buy beer on Sunday unless it's at a resturant.
Best Beer prices are at the liquor store just out side of Marsh Harbor next to
Rainbow rentals.
I once had to buy all of the beer from a resturant when I arrived on Sunday.
Mucho bucks.:)
Dale