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

  • Brewery Vivant Grand Rapids Beer

    Brewery Vivant Announces New Wood and Wild Fermentation Series

    Grand Rapids-based Brewery Vivant, renowned for their Belgian ales and striking taproom, have announced their Plein de Vie series, which…

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  • American Craft Beer Week

    “Biggest Small Beer Ever Made” to Celebrate American Craft Beer Week

    Every year, American craft brewers, now over 4400 strong, come together to celebrate American Craft Beer Week — which aims…

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  • Alaskan Brewing Company Taps New CEO

    Alaskan Brewing Company’s long-time Chief Operations Officer, Linda Thomas, has been named the new CEO of the company. The founders, Geoff and…

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  • Brouwerij Rodenbach Alexander Beer

    Rodenbach Alexander is Roden-Back

    Rodenbach Brewery, famed for its traditional Flanders red sours, announced a limited edition release of its Alexander beer, last brewed…

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  • Russian River Settles on Second Location

    Russian River Brewing Company, famed for its iconic Pliny beers amongst others, has chosen a location for its planned 85,000 sq. ft.…

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