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

  • Haircut Beer

    California Legislators Approve Beer and Haircut Bill

    California lawmakers have unanimously approved a bill to allow beauty salons and barbershops to serve a complimentary glass of beer…

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  • Great Raft Beer Connoisseur

    Great Raft Auctioning Pappy van Winkle Barrel for Flood Victims

    Lousiana’s Great Raft Brewing Company is auctioning a rare 23 year Pappy van Winkle whiskey barrel to benefit Cara’s House,…

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  • Peace Tree Beer Connoisseur

    Peace Tree Brewing Company: A Piece of Perfection

    Knoxville, Iowa native Peace Tree Brewing Company was founded in 2009, in what used to be a Nash Rambler car…

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  • Airbrau Beer Connoisseur

    World’s Only Airport Brewery Releases New Beer

    The world’s only airport-only brewery, Munich’s Airbräu, has just released a beer made only using traditional methods. And of course, it’s…

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  • Peace Tree Beer Connoisseur

    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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