Jim Dykstra, Author at The Beer Connoisseur®

Jim Dykstra

Jim joined The Beer Connoisseur® in 2014 as an Editorial Assistant, holding varying editorial roles since. In 2025, he returned to a Managing Editor role for The Beer Connoisseur Magazine. Exploring the world of beer became a gateway to exploring the world, and story research has led him to five of the seven continents. He sees beer as a tool to break down barriers between cultures, and within oneself. Jim graduated from Kennesaw State University in 2013, with a bachelor’s degree in Communications with a Journalism focus. When not behind the editor’s desk, Jim can be found drumming, biking, or hiking wherever the next story leads. Scroll down for a full list of Jim’s stories. Contact Jim: Email Us

Peace Tree Brewing to Host Annual Brews & Muse Fest

Iowa craft outfit Peace Tree Brewing has announced the dates and lineup for its annual Brews & Muse Festival — Saturday,…
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Three Taverns Celebrates Release of First Cans

Atlanta-based Three Taverns is celebrating the canned release of its flagship Belgo-American IPA, A Night on Ponce, and the newly minted Rapturous, a tart…
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NOLA Brewing Hosts ‘Free Tour Friday’ Flood Relief Fundraiser

Props to craft New Orleans natives NOLA, who are helping to raise funds to help out its community, which has seen…
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Lazy Magnolia Reveals New Packaging

Mississippi’s oldest packaging brewery has announced the completion of its new packaging line, with new labels and six-pack carriers for…
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Green Flash Set to Open Virginia Beach Brewery

Green Flash has announced that doors to its second Virginia Beach brewery will open on November 13th. The brewery anticipates reduced…
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Over 40 Breweries Collaborate with Pints for Prostates

Over 40 of America’s best craft breweries are partnering with Pints for Prostates’ Crowns for a Cure campaign, which will…
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Terrapin Co-Founder to Open UpCountry Brewing in Asheville

Shortly after selling Terrapin Beer to MillerCoors, co-founder John Cochran has hopped back into the beer game, purchasing Asheville-based Altamont…
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MillerCoors Acquires Texas-Based Revolver Brewing

MillerCoors craft division Tenth and Blake Beer Company has reportedly acquired Granbury, Texas-based Revolver Brewing, making it the third craft…
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Maui Brewing to Open Second Oahu Facility

Maui Brewing Company has announced that it will open a brewpub and restaurant in Kailua on Oahu, along with its…
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Thomas Creek Announces 2016 Pumpkin Ale Release

Thomas Creek has announced the release of its 2016 Pumpkin Ale, designed to perfectly accentuate the sensory experience of an…
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Innis & Gunn Serves Beer With Virtual Reality

In the true spirit of sensory exploration, Innis & Gunn is employing virtual reality technology to enhance the tasting experience of its…
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Colorado Brewers Guild Executive Director Takes Leave of Absence

John Carlson, long-time Executive Director of the Colorado Brewers Guild, will take a leave of absence while the organization attempts to right…
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