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Unfortunately it's hard enough to source my own supply now I live in Australia. So far I've found London Pride, Fullers ESB and Old Speckled Hen (which I am less fond of than the Fullers brews). I'll be sure to enjoy lots more when I return to the UK at Christmas. Courage Directors for one...
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You should be able to find Australis, it's brewed in a pub in Auckland, New Zealand. I've only read about it in Michael Jackson's
Great Beer Guide (500 Classic Brews), DK Publishing, 2000 North American Edition.
I myself am an avid collector of vintage ales and lagers. I like 'em old
I have a modest collection at the moment, all of them set to age. Orval for 5 years, Chimay Blue for >5 years, Sami Claus for >10 years, Thomas Hardy Ale for >20 years, Sierra Nevada Bigfoot >10 years, Rogue Old Crustacean >?, to name only a few.
For me the best thing about beer is how much it matures over time. But their are many beers that are best when fresh, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, Hoegaarden, Sami Smiths, Bittburger, Staropramen, Budvar (the original Bud), again to name only a few.
Geoff: How about Black Sheep's Yorkshire Square Ale? Ever try that one?