BBCS is a great stout. If you like that, there are many Imperial Russian Stouts you will love in the craft beer world. In fact, Imperial Russian Stouts and Imperial IPAs tend to be the most sought-after styles. Recs for brands is nearly endless, so I will not try to list all that I enjoy. More important is exploring the styles, so instead of Pale Ales, I would try some IPAs. This style, although endlessly popular, is not for everyone and may require an acquired taste, which is not all that uncommon. Pale Ales are rather boring in comparison, however, I understand using them as a transition from macro.
Without knowing what's available to you, particularly overseas, I will just name some generally easy to acquire brewers in the States. Flying Dog is certainly a great go-to brewer, as is their neighbor, Heavy Seas. I highly recommend trying Heavy Seas Loose Cannon for your first IPA, as the hoppy bite is mild. If you end up being a hop-head, go for Stone's beers and also Flying Dog's Raging Bitch. If you're into wheat beers, Franziskaner and Weihenstephan are great hefeweizens; Hoegaarden, Allagash White, and Flying Dog Woody Creek are great Witbiers. I don't know if Dogfish Head is around for you, but any of their stuff is great to try. Rogue is pretty awesome, as well; particularly their malty brews like Chocolate Stout, Mocha Porter, Hazelnut Brown Nectar, etc. Rogue and Stone are a bit pricier than your average beers, but still in a medium price-bracket. I wouldn't bother with many ultra top shelf brews yet until your palette develops better and you get more familiar with what you enjoy. You don't need to be spending $10 or more for a 12 oz bottle now. Also, Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout is always a winner and is British.
