Jim Dykstra
AUTHOR’S CONTENT
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2020 Consumer Trends
2019 was an interesting year for craft beer, seeing it stray further than ever from the ideals of beer purity…
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2020 Restaurant Trends
Whether you like to lay a solid foundation for your drinking session or prefer to snack while you sip, a…
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Bier, Food and Gezellig with Lowlands Group
Lowlands Group in Milwaukee, Wisconsin fosters an atmosphere of “gezellig” in its restaurants, bars and pubs throughout the state. “Gezellig”…
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Craft Beer Tour of Norway – Day One
The land of Norway appears to have been carved by the gods in bold strokes. Edges are sharp and well-defined;…
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Editor’s Pick: European Beer Tour Companies
Mesopotamia and China are renowned progenitors of brewing, but in terms of modern beer history, just about all roads can…
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Nicaragua: The Land of Volcanoes, Surfing and Beer
“Reconsider travel to Nicaragua due to civil unrest, crime, limited healthcare availability, and arbitrary enforcement of laws.” So says the…
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Best US Sports Stadiums for Beer
Sports and beer. They go together like tequila and lime, hammer and sickle or burger and pickle. The modern “PG” version…
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2018 Consumer Beer Sales Analysis
As we hop forward into 2019, the North American craft market continues to refine in interesting ways. We’re seeing more…
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2018 US Import Beer Sales
Whether you’re a brewer forecasting what might be viable in the near future, a merchandiser aiming to please the masses,…
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2019 Restaurant Trends
2018 was another solid year for restaurants, continuing a trend of mild yet steady growth. Using data from the National…
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2019 Trends in Craft
Craft beer in 2018 was largely defined by consolidation. While the consolidation of craft brands is not a new story,…
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2019 Consumer Trends
Total dollar sales over the last 52 weeks rung in at more than $35 billion, up 1.8 percent from the…
