You have loads of really nice beers on your side of the Atlantic. From the ones you can get here easily, I love Anchor Steam, Sierra Nevada pale ale and tonight I have some lovely Flying Dog "doggie style" pale ale

the US craft beer scene is epic...
I think the best beers over here that readily available and will ship fine are from Thornsbridge http://www.thornbridgebrewery.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and I have also been loving Brewdog over the last few years http://www.brewdog.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Locally to where I live there is the Darkstar brewery http://darkstarbrewing.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; who produce some awesome beers. Also the is the Longman brewery http://www.longmanbrewery.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and the Downsland brewery http://www.downlandsbrewery.com/our-beers/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Both Thornsbridge and Darkstar whilst mainly brewing lighter uber hopped beers do make some awesome porters if you like your toasted barley.
I should also mention Burning Sky brewery set up recently by the ex head brewer from Darkstar. His beers just rock http://www.burningskybeer.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
If you want some help getting a crate of beery awesomeness together just let me know... Beer is a bit of an obsession :shock:
Cheers. Andrew.