There are a few Aussies who could give you guys a suggestion as to why you were all so slow, but I wouldn't be one of them.

Marmite: Blecch!

Is there ONE beer that a country exports to the world that isn't considered crap in the originating country?

NZ=Stein Lager Australia = Fosters Belgium = Stella Artois

I'm sure the list could go on.

That's a good question. For those outside of the US, are there any beers from the US that are appreciated in your part of the world?

If we have anyone from Ireland: What's the opinion at home of Guiness? (if I've heard correctly, John, this might be the answer to your question.)

Anyone from the Czech Republic? Pilsner Urquell?

Although my deep dark secret is that I enjoy a Steiney every now & then.

Yes, those Aussie beers are truly vile - but so is the swill imported into Asutralia from the UK (Theakston's XB as I recall and some otherdross - maybe Bass (seems likely since we inflict that on the US too)).

I think that the main problem with exporting British beers is that they tend to be bitters (ale) rather than lagers, which do not travel well. The barrels have to lie still for a few days before being 'tapped' in order to avoid sediment being drawn off with the beer, and the temperature requirements for beer cellars are very specific. I was once shown the cellar of a CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) approved pub, and I recognised the make of air handling unit in there - they're also used in archival film vaults! You can't just bottle this stuff and ship it to wherever. There are some ales that are processed and then bottled, but IMHO they don't taste anything like the cask-conditioned stuff.

OK... kidding aside.
I would also jump on the "trade" bandwagon. If there's anybody from Down Under who wants to trade local products I'd be willing to send something to them.

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"Marmite" sounds like tiny, little, chopped up bits of rodent!

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I found a website where you can order Vegemite ,Marmite and Bovril and several other "British" products.

Take a look at http://www.britishdelights.com

As for american beer ,one of the best places I found was the Goose Island brew pub in Chicago http://www.gooseisland.com/beers/beers.html

Don't think they send it over to UK though.

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Regarding vegemite, I find the best way to enjoy it is to spread some (a little only - it's quite strong) on a toasted crumpet with a little bit of real butter. Yum!

Best beer - Guinness. Yum! (I'm of Irish ancestry) It goes down the throat nicely.

I also have sampled some overseas delicacies in a similar vein. In New Zealand I found L&P to be a great drink.

And Californian churros and root beer are great also. Pity you can't get a decent californian style churro here in Australia. Village sell some at a cinema here in Melbourne but they are pretty awful to be honest.

cheers Peter