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

  • Raging Bitch Battle

    Flying Dog Wins Battle For Raging Bitch

    Flying Dog Brewery has won a six-year long legal dogfight with Michigan’s Liquor Control Commission, culminating in a decision holding…

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  • Maine Full Pint Bill Passes First Round

    A Maine bill seeking to ensure beers advertised as pints are a full 16 ounces has passed its first round…

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  • Oklahoma Beer Excise Tax Has Brewers Worried

    Oklahoma Excise Tax Has Brewers Worried

    As beer legislation continues to be a frequent topic in state capitols in support of smaller brewers, Oklahoma is looking…

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  • Budweiser Sales Down

    Bud Sales Down in U.S.

    In full year results announced by Anheuser-Busch InBev, the sale of Budweiser in the U.S. continued to slip. But increases…

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  • Boston Beer Company Quarterly Report Drops Stock

    Boston Beer’s Quarterly Report Drops Stock

    Jim Koch, chairman of the Boston Beer Company, said his company is doing well in this week’s quarterly earnings report.…

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