Jessica Zimmer, Author at The Beer Connoisseur®

Jessica Zimmer

Jessica Zimmer is a seasoned freelance journalist, educator, and licensed attorney based in Santa Rosa, California. With over 20 years of reporting experience, she covers a broad range of topics including law, real estate, wine, beer and spirits, arts and entertainment, education, and environmental science. Jessica has contributed to major outlets such as The Mercury News, Knight Ridder, and The New York Times Company, and currently writes for Engineering.com and New York City Wired.

Her reporting has spanned everything from the effects of wildfires in Sonoma, Napa, and Marin counties to California’s agricultural and cannabis industries. Jessica brings a uniquely informed perspective to her work, drawing on her legal background—she is licensed to practice law in California, Florida, and New York—and her academic training, with a J.D. from the University of Florida and an M.S. in Anthropology from Florida State University.

In recent years, Jessica has focused on science and technology journalism, including coverage of aerospace, shipbuilding, mining, nuclear energy, and pandemic-era innovation. Her hands-on experience includes two NASA internships and consulting roles for emerging tech startups, giving her deep insight into cutting-edge industries.

Whether reporting on local issues in Northern California or exploring global tech trends, Jessica delivers well-researched, engaging stories that make complex topics accessible and relevant to a wide audience.

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Winter Wonderland at McCray’s Tavern East Cobb

This “elevated pub” offers up a bevy of holiday-themed events, dishes and beverages as the calendar rolls into November and…
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Chef Elissa Oliver’s Chocolate Stout Cupcakes Are a Perfect Holiday Treat

While Christmastime might be more synonymous with that holiday’s well-known affinity for cookies, these chocolate stout-infused cupcakes might have Santa…
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Independent Brewer Survey: The Impact of Corporate Acquisitions on Craft Brewing

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The Wizarding World of Butterbeer and How to Make Your Own Ancient Buttered Beere

Family Butterbeer Recipe and Buttered Beere Homebrew for Adults
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All About Fruit Smoothie Beers

Ever since their inception, fruit smoothie beers have been hitting the right notes, with colorful fruit purées, big foamy heads…
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The Emergence of Legal Marijuana Across the US

As the stigma surrounding marijuana begins to wane around the U.S., legality is becoming an interesting topic around the country.…
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Meet Patrick Combs, WeldWerks’ “Super Sniffer” Secret Weapon

A sensitive nose is something to protect in a pandemic. Since March 2020, Patrick Combs, quality assurance and quality control…
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15 Winter Warmers for the Holidays

Winter warmers are sweet, strong brews meant to carry you through the dark months of the year. These beers are…
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Uinta Brewing Tour

Uinta Brewing is one of Utah’s largest and most popular beer makers, a Salt Lake City favorite just west of…
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Evil Genius Beer Co. Tour

Evil Genius Beer Company is an inventive, welcoming brewery currently offering up smooth, uniquely named beers in its 3,500-square foot…
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The Global Impact of COVID-19 on the Beer Industry

COVID-19 has dramatically reduced beer production and consumption around the world, hitting craft and independent brewers extremely hard. Almost everywhere,…
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Flying Saucer Celebrates 25 Years of Craft, Food and Fun

In June 2020, national “neighborhood pub” Flying Saucer Draught Emporium will celebrate its 25-year anniversary, and in April 2020, Dallas…
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