Looks as though Spitfire is distributed by Moosehead north of the border, you should call them to get some ideas where they distribute to.
True.
Goose island company brewers recently visited a local pub here and all they brought with them for samples were alcohol heavy 'bourbon' and Belgian ales.
Honkers is ok and the most common 'English' ale to be found on tap where I am. There are better examples out there but as you say, the willingness to produce it on the same scale as aggressive IPAs is just not there, for now.