Jim Dykstra, Author at The Beer Connoisseur®

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

What is a Foeder?

The Art of Coopering Part 2
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Ninkasi Reveals New Look for Sleigh’r

Oregon’s perennial powerhouse Ninkasi has announced a new look for its winter seasonal, Sleigh’r. For all the details, check out…
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Straight to Ale Brews Whole Foods Exclusive Beers

Alabama’s Straight to Ale has announced a new line of beers brewed exclusively for Whole Foods. According to brewery founder…
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High ABV Beer Hits Ohio Market

Earlier this year, Ohio voted to eliminate its 12 percent ABV cap of beer produced and sold in the state,…
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Aspen Brewing Company: Brews at Maltitude

Though Aspen is known mostly as an alpine getaway, the town’s history is entwined with beer, as all good things…
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Fulton Beer: Geared for Success

Minneapolis-based Fulton Beer began with 10-gallon batches in a garage in 2006. Though it was initially just for the joy…
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California Legislators Approve Beer and Haircut Bill

California lawmakers have unanimously approved a bill to allow beauty salons and barbershops to serve a complimentary glass of beer…
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Great Raft Auctioning Pappy van Winkle Barrel for Flood Victims

Lousiana’s Great Raft Brewing Company is auctioning a rare 23 year Pappy van Winkle whiskey barrel to benefit Cara’s House,…
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Peace Tree Brewing Company: A Piece of Perfection

Knoxville, Iowa native Peace Tree Brewing Company was founded in 2009, in what used to be a Nash Rambler car…
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World’s Only Airport Brewery Releases New Beer

The world’s only airport-only brewery, Munich’s Airbräu, has just released a beer made only using traditional methods. And of course, it’s…
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Peace Tree Brewing to Host Annual Brews & Muse Fest

Iowa craft outfit Peace Tree Brewing has announced the dates and lineup for its annual Brews & Muse Festival — Saturday,…
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Three Taverns Celebrates Release of First Cans

Atlanta-based Three Taverns is celebrating the canned release of its flagship Belgo-American IPA, A Night on Ponce, and the newly minted Rapturous, a tart…
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