The rest of the countries that follow in this section are not among the historical brewing nations, but they all produce beers that importers have decided to bring in from their home countries. In many cases it will be for the simple reason that there is enough of an emigrant population in the United States that yearns for a beer that reminds them of home. In other cases the beer in question may in fact be an outstanding specialty brew that will appeal to connoisseurs. Such examples can be produced in unexpected places. However, the majority of beers in this section are pale lagers, brewed in a distinctly international style that will be instantly familiar to any beer drinker.
Beer does transcend many cultures.
In most parts of the world, even if the local cuisine might lean heavily on animals not normally considered a source of dietary protein, one can generally console oneself with a pale, lightly hopped, and refreshing lager to quench one's thirst. The imported beer that U.S. consumers will be most likely to drink will come from Mexico, and may well be drunk with a piece of lime wedged in the neck. Canada has become a popular staging post for some brands from abroad. For example Carlton and United Breweries of Australia produces its popular Foster's brand of lager in Canada for the U.S. market. All rights reserved.