I'm not impressed with the selection/comments. Adnams Broadside is ok but doesn't touch the likes of Hop Back's Summer Lightning. Wychwood is ok, on par with the likes of Breakspear but to miss out the likes of Gales, Hook Norton? A Over T is far less drinkable than Hog Back's TEA, I could go on..

Frank Parry, Finchampstead, UK

Hook Norton (or Hooky) is an exceptional range of beers sadly missed off list. I have tried many of the above but would always go for Hooky Bitter or Hooky Haymaker.

Its brewed in one of the few remaining traditional tower breweries.

Tim Reid, Banbury,

"I have developed a particular liking for Watney's in all of its forms.Unfortunately it is rather difficult to come by here"

Consider yourself extremely lucky.

Robin Sillitoe, St Ives, UK

Mr proud - seasoned (presumably male) beer drinkers write equally florid descriptions for CAMRA. I am delighted that this 'young lady' has brought us her opinions - and a great selection it is. To defeat the multinational lager blands we need the other half of the population to join us in the fight

Colin Dennis, Dursley, Glos

Fuller's the only independant brewer? What about the divine Youngs? Or am I now too out of touch?

Basil Howitt, Perpignan, France

Not being sure what the criteria were for inclusion, and not being sure of my qualifications to comment being a yank and mostly inundated with , in your lovely term maiden water.I have developed a particular liking for Watney's in all of its forms.Unfortunately it is rather difficult to come by here

patrick tolle, edgar, USA Nebraska

She's a beer expert? Exactly what qualifies you for that job - I'm sure I'm working my way there.

Seth, London,

Hey O'B, you're right, the Aussie beer is pure sheep dip. Emma, you make Sir Les P seem articulate!
Real ale brewed in Britain is truly glorious, but only when cared for correctly. There are many good ones and because the taste is so personal everyone has a favorite. CHEERS make mine a Theakston's!

Ian, West Sussex, Great Britain

Good to see a local brewery from near sheffield making the top 10. Jaipour is Fantastic to drink and is in a fair few pubs round this part of the world. Be warned though Its VERY strong at 6%, but doesn't taste it.
I'd recommend Moondshine by Abbeydale brewery and Pale
Rider, both fantastic.

James Ibbotson, Sheffield , S. Yorks

As an avid ale drinker. These ales are worthy of the status given. I particularly enjoyed seeing Hobgoblin and A over T on the list. A over T is not for the faint hearted. It is a hardened Ale drinkers beer. I believe Mellisa is an expert for this reason alone.

Andy, Guildford, UK

I spent December in Oz and struggled to find any decent beer, except perhaps Coopers? a bottle conditioned ale and Squires which was very acceptable to my UK beer drinking palate. ps. I am female, 48 and have been drinking real ale for 30 years all over the UK. I do not have a beard or a beer belly!

Becca, Banbury, England

I understod that IPA was different because it went through a second fermentation due to the heat en route to "the colonies".

Bill Peter, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Criminal to not include McMullen's Cask Ale. At 3.8per cent its light and refresshing. The finnest beer brewed north of London!

Edward, Hertford, England

I had some of the Cains raisin beer at the Brewery Tap (pub next to the brewery).
I find it hard to beleiev there are nicer beers than that!

Dave, Liverpool, England

Aussie beer???! They don't produce any real beer!

O'B, Bishop, England

Steve Proud, wine is just grapes while Barley can be malted to different degrees, hops vary tremendously and some of these recommendations have adjuncts (one has California raisins so may suit you).

Jamie, Glasgow,

Sharp intake - where's Butty Bach in your list? (My little friend if you're not Welsh.) Probably the smoothest and best pint brewed west of the Malverns ...

Mark, Hereford,

Mauldons - Blackadder. Every beer festival I end up trying to find this cracking beer from an excellent brewery. Batemans also produce some lovely little numbers.
For a large producer Adnams. Tipples (Norfolk) do some lovely winter specials with lots of spice.

David, Norwich, England

No Adnams in there? Shame - hopefully Mr Brown is enjoying a few pints during his sojourn to Southwold.
Adnams is clearly the best beer in Britain................!

Andrew, Livingston,

Rutland Panther is exquisite!

Mark Bunch, Melton Mowbray, UK

Chocolate, spices, cherries??......you're not serious. Are we talking about beer (hops and barley) or wine here??. Interested to know what qualifies this young lady as an "expert " also. Expected to see someone older, with bloated gut & veined nose, the true mark of genius. Clarkson perhaps?

steve proud, christchurch, new zealand

How about Old Peculiar or John Courage? They're both at least as good as Hobgoblin, I'd say.

Rizzo, Jim Thorpe, US

I'm disapponted Sam Smith's oatmeal stout didn't make her list.

Dimitri, New York City, USA

Yeach Girls Guide to Beer great Not just for the bloke's.
As I like As I like to saver the taste of a good loacl beer.
I've never tasted a U.k. But I do like a good Greman beer or a
Australian Beer.Go girls and enjoy, a nice cold beer.

emma reed, mebourne vic , Australia