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

  • Yuengling Beer Connoisseur

    Yuengling Confirms Addition of Louisiana to Distribution Footprint

    Yuengling, the largest craft brewer in America for 2015 and the fourth largest overall according to the BA, has added Louisiana to…

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  • Kukko Beers

    Finnish Craft Brewery Brings Gluten Free Craft to US

    Finnish brewery Laitilan Wirvoitusjuomatehdas is bringing its gluten free Kukko Pils to the US market, via Whole Foods and state-specific distributors.…

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  • KLM Airlines Draughts

    Airline Launches First On-Tap Draught Beer Service

    KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is preparing to serve draft beer on flights, making it the first airline to do so.…

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  • Beer Connoisseur US Open Beer Firestone Walker Red Hare

    US Open Beer Championships Names Winners, Including Best Beer Names

    The US Open Beer Championships, which received submissions from over 5000 breweries, including those outside of the US, has announced…

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  • Stone Beer Connoisseur

    Stone Announces 2016 Release of Drew Curtis/Wil Wheaton/Greg Koch Farking Wheaton w00tstout

    Stone has announced the release of what is likely one of the most geeky beers created, perfectly tailored for those…

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