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

  • Jim Koch Hops Boston Beer Connoisseur Sam Adams

    Hallertau: Hop Nobility and its Bostonian Knight

    If you’ve seen the Sam Adams commercial with founder Jim Koch plunging facefirst into a handful of hops, it’s probably Hallertau…

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  • Liberty Ale Rides Again

    Anchor Brewing Company’s Liberty Ale, which helped usher in a new generation of flavorful beer, will celebrate its 40th birthday…

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  • Coors Acquires Mount Shivalik Brewing

    Coors Acquires Indian Brewer Mt. Shivalik

    The trend of North American macro brewers looking to boost profits through consolidation or expansion internationally continues. Molson Coors International…

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  • Bell's Oberon

    Bell’s Oberon to be Released in 12 Packs, Cans

    Another Major Brewer Hops on the Canned Wagon

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  • Brewers Association American Craft Beer Growth 2014

    American Craft Beer Exports Approach $100 Million

    The Brewer’s Association reported export growth for American craft beer increased by 35.7 percent in 2014, equivalent to 383,422 barrels…

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