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

  • Meandering Stream at Lan ting Yamamoto Jakurin Hanging scroll

    Tapping Into Infinity Through Ancient Drinking Games

    Remember your favorite drunken night? Your greatest feat of skill? What do they have in common? They felt impossible. Like…

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  • Taedonggang Microbrewery Pyongyang

    Kim Jong’s Ales: Beer in North Korea

    In North Korea, warm beer carries a sinister association. Cold beer, however, is a point of pride for the DPRK,…

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  • Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is an ESB?

    The Best ESB in the World Is… Sierra Nevada Pale Ale?!

    Back in May, the annual World Beer Cup made a head-turning announcement. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, one of America’s oldest,…

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  • a zebra with goggles and a pint of beer in front of it

    Zebra Striping: The Modern-Day Temperance Movement?

    Ditch the hangover: “Zebra striping” is the smart new drinking hack for connoisseurs, letting you stay sharp and social by…

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  • mormon first beer cartoon

    How To Drink Like An Ex-Mormon? Add a Little Ritual to Your Pint

    Beer drinking has long been a sacred ritual, from ancient feasts to modern taprooms. By embracing tradition and mindfulness, we…

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