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

  • 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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  • 2025 Beer and Beverage Trends

    2025 Beer and Beverage Trends

    An exploration of Circana sales data, which tracks some of the most popular beers by brewery and by sales category as…

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  • Opinion: Beer vs. AI - Why Beer Is Better For Productivity Than AI Chatbots

    Opinion: Beer vs. AI – Why Beer Is Better For Productivity Than AI Chatbots

    AI chatbots are all the rage these days. But what about the original productivity booster, which everyone from Vincent Van…

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  • Opinion: Drawing the Line Between BrewDog's "Punk" Posturing and Its Corporate Reality

    Opinion: Drawing the Line Between BrewDog’s “Punk” Posturing and Its Corporate Reality

    Explore the clash between BrewDog’s rebellious “punk” image and its corporate reality. This opinion piece delves into the brewery’s controversial…

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