Jim Dykstra

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

AUTHOR’S CONTENT

  • Organic Beer: The Natural Choice

    What Makes a Beer Organic?

    Organic goods can be polarizing. Are they actually healthier? Does the quality merit the price increase? Why are they so…

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  • Wnter Beer Style Recommendations

    Winter Style Recommendations

    Wintry climes are prime for big boozy warmers, but that doesn’t mean you have to limit yourself to standard styles.…

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  • Big Brews in Billings

    Craft Beer in Billings, Montana

    Montana is known as the land of “Oro y Plata”, or gold and silver. These days, those looking to strike…

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  • Mr. Brettanomyces

    What is Brettanomyces?

    Mr. Brettanomyces lurks where you’d least expect – perching in the rafters of your brewery, watching. He moves almost weightlessly, soaring…

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  • Charleston’s Burgeoning Craft Beer Scene

    The city of Charleston was bound to become a craft beer haven. Equal parts college town and gentrified refuge, you…

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