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

  • Thomas Creek Beer Connoisseur

    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 Beer Connoisseur

    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 Beer Connoisseur

    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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  • Red Brick Beard Envy Beer Connoisseur

    Red Brick Releases Beard Envy – Barleywine Aged on Bourbon Barrel Oak Chips

    Red Brick Brewing Company has released the third beer in its Brick Mason series, Beard Envy. This award-winning barleywine aged…

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  • Charles Towne Fermentory Beer Connoisseur

    Former Trillium, Tired Hands, Cisco Employee to Open New Brewery

    Veteran New England brewer Adam Goodwin is set to open a new 15 BBL brewery in Charleston, South Carolina this…

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