OK after 8 months of trying dozens of US beers i have finally nailed down a solid 5 that suit my palette. In Aus i had about 10 go to beers depending on mood etc, and if you throw in the Euro ones im probably about 1 or 2 US beers shy of a good list for me

Boont Amber Ale
Deschutes Mirror Pond Pale Ale
Full Sail Session Lager
Anchor California Lager
Firestone Walker Pale Ale