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

  • Shmaltz Star Trek Beer Connoisseur

    Shmaltz to Release Official Star Trek Beers

    Beer me up, Scotty. Shmaltz has announced it will release the first of at least two official Star Trek Beers…

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  • Short's Beer Connoisseur

    Short’s Announces Release of Psychedelic Cat Grass IPA

    Michigan-based Short’s Brewing Company has announced the release of its “Psychedelic Cat Grass IPA”, a triple dry-hopped with notes of…

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  • Bayside Black IPA Beer Connoisseur

    Oskar Blues Releases Music Collaboration Beer, Bayside Black IPA

    New York City-based rock act Bayside is collaborating with Oskar Blues to release Bayside Black IPA, to be released August…

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  • BoulDurango Bike Ride Beer Connoisseur

    Colorado Breweries Team Up to Ride Bikes, Drink Pints

    The Seventh Annual BoulDurango Bike Ride is on today, featuring many of the top craft brewers in Colorado. Check out…

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  • Sun King Brewing Beer Connoisseur

    Sun King Celebrates Seven Years with Statewide Distribution

    Indianapolis-based Sun King is celebrating seven years of craft brewing with statewide distribution in grocery and convenience stores along with…

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