todd was right about the difference between canada import beers from the same beer that stays in canada. huge difference. the kokanee is a very good example.

generally the safest rule to follow is beers done locally in any area will be the best. fresh brittish beer that you find in the pubs of brittain come from the local breweries. take that same brew and bring it here... well it's not the same. beers age like milk. imagine how a gallon of darigold would taste being frieghter shiped to brittain... not well great.