As this year's GBBF draws near I want to recommend (if available) the best cask conditioned ale I have had here in the US, Smuttynose Big A*s Ale. For a 10 percent beer it doen't taste like a big beer (I find some big beer somewhat overpowering but not this one). I had it at my local, Andy's, a few weeks ago and loved it sooooooo much I went back the next day for more (I only usually get to Andy's about 3 times a month as it is a 20 minute drive from my home).
Just a recommendation if this beer is available at the Foreign Bar.
Cheers, Bruce CAMRA member from New Jersey