Belikin
Belikin label | |
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Beer (brand) |
| Founded | 1969 |
| Founder | Bowen Family |
| Headquarters | 1969 Belikin Boulevard Ladyville, Belize, Belize |
Area served | Belize |
Key people |
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| Parent | Belize Brewing Company |
| Website | www |
Belikin Beer
Belikin Beer[2] is produced by the Belize Brewing Company. Belikin[3] is The Beer of Belize® and Made of Belize®. There are several varieties, including Belikin Beer, Belikin Stout, and seasonal brews, each crafted to reflect Belizean culture and taste. Belikin's distinctive packaging and connection to national pride have made it a symbol of Belizean identity. The brand is deeply committed to sustainability, aligning with Bowen & Bowen's broader environmental initiatives.
Name Origin[4]
The root of the name “Belikin”[5] dates to the ancient Maya Classical Period and is an amalgamation of several Mayan words with the meaning either ‘road to the east’ or ‘road to the burning sun.’[6] Both meanings refer to the eastward expansion of the Maya toward Belize. Many believe that the ancient Maya called this land Belikin.
Belikin was selected from a nationwide naming contest.
bih[1] elk’in[2] - meaning “road to the east”
bih1 el[1] k’in[2] – meaning “road to the burning sun”
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Belikin Family[7]
Belikin Beer[2] - It is a classic European lager brewed with a special blend of Canadian pilsner malt and German hops. Its lengthy fermentation and lagering make it a perfectly balanced, great-tasting, full-bodied beer.
Alcohol – 4.8% (ABV) | IBU – 20
Belikin Stout[2] – it is lighter than an English stout. It is less hoppy than most stouts and boasts a subtle blend of coffee, caramel, and chocolate flavours, rich texture, and roasted aroma.
Alcohol – 6.5% (ABV) | IBU – 33
Belikin Light[2] – Light-bodied, with a pale golden colour, Belikin Light is created for beer drinkers who want a lighter flavour profile. Its great session ability makes it the perfect choice for the consumer with an active lifestyle.
Alcohol – 3.8% (ABV) | IBU – 12
Belikin Ultra – low in carbs and calories and is a thirst-quenching, neatly full-flavoured light beer with a balanced hop aroma.
Alcohol – 3.2% (ABV) | IBU – 11
Belikin AF (Seasonal) – a strong beer brew, medium-bodied, and has moderate hop and malt character.
Alcohol – 7.6% (ABV) | IBU – 25
Belikin Black & Tan (Seasonal) – Composed of one part stout and one part beer.
Alcohol – 5.7% (ABV) | IBU - 26
Belikin Chocolate Stout (Seasonal) – a milk stout style with a rich, creamy taste and moderate carbonation. It uses local belizean cacao powder, giving it a velvety chocolate flavour with hints of vanilla and rum.
Alcohol – 6.5% (ABV) | IBU - 40
Belikin Oktoberfest (Seasonal) – Oktoberfest is a Marzen-style brew – similar to what the Bavarian breweries produce for their Oktoberfest.
Alcohol – 5.3% (ABV) | IBU - 25
Belikin Sorrel Stout (Seasonal) – a holiday brew flavoured with local sorrel and spices.
Alcohol – 6.5% (ABV) | INU 40
References
- ^ "Our Senior Leadership Team". bowen.bz. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Meet the Locals – Belikin". Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ "About Us". Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ "Our process – Belikin". Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ "Our Story - Beikin". www.belikin.bz. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ Administrator (2025-05-27). "The Beers of Belize | Belize Beers". Chabil Mar Villas. Retrieved 2025-07-09.
- ^ "Belikin – BOW | Beverages". Retrieved 2025-07-09.
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