Despite its name, the term "bitter" doesn't mean that a brew is overly hoppy and astringent, says columnist George Lenker.

For me, the real skill in a well-brewed bitter or ‘best bitter’ is creating a beer that is perfectly in balance; where the malt, hop and yeast characters all intertwine and create something greater ...

Craft brewers in Nova Scotia are paying tribute to the man who helped kick-start the industry in the province with a new beer ...