To address the idea that all North American beers are crap, this holds true for most of the popular mass produced household names that are affiliated with various sports. The microbrew/craft beers are not to be lumped in with them. In Canada, several Quebec breweries are producing good belgian styles that are worthy of the label. Many American breweries make some really fantastic stuff, but only a select number of them ship up to Canada.
I had a trip down to Oregon for work last year and took the opportunity to try several of the brews available down there. I came across a "British" pub in Hood river that served some Hair of the Dog beers. Had an Irish stew with a Hair of the Dog Fred. It was great to find that one as I had wanted to try some of their beers, but i can't find anyone in Canada that can bring it in. I miss you Fred.
