Updated September 30, 2026 · TreatCue Editorial Team
Athletic Brewing vs Shaker & Spoon
Where Athletic Brewing and Shaker & Spoon differ
| Compare |  Athletic Brewing |  Shaker & Spoon |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.74Lower | $10 |
| Bottles per box (bottles) | 6 | 12 |
| Free delivery threshold | $50 | $0Lower |
| Markets | US, GB, CACovers more | US |
| Price per bottle | $1.83 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Bottle guarantee (No).
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Key differences
- Athletic Brewing scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.1.
- Price from is lower at Athletic Brewing: $9.74 vs $10.
- Free delivery threshold is lower at Shaker & Spoon: $0 vs $50.
- Support channels: only Athletic Brewing offers Help centre.
- Support channels: only Shaker & Spoon offers Phone.
- Athletic Brewing is available in 2 more countries.
- Products: only Athletic Brewing offers Beer club.
- Delivery frequency: only Shaker & Spoon offers Quarterly.
- Markets: only Athletic Brewing offers GB, CA.
Our verdict on each
Athletic Brewing
Athletic Brewing suits subscribers who want a beer club box and ready-to-drink cocktails at $1.83 per bottle, with free delivery from $50 and cases of 6 bottles. Deliveries run monthly and flexible and the club ships to US, GB and CA, so the same account works across every market it serves.
Shaker & Spoon
Shaker & Spoon suits drinkers in US who want pre-portioned cocktails delivered on a chosen cadence, with entry pricing at $10 and free delivery on every box. The trade-off is cover: there is no bottle guarantee, and the range stops at cocktails and alcohol free.
Score breakdown
| Area | Athletic Brewing | Shaker & Spoon |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.5Per bottle price of $1.83 ranks 2 of 20, though entry price sits at 10 of 33. | 9.5Entry price of $10 with free delivery at a threshold of $0 keeps the first box cheap to try. |
| Offer | 8.9Catalogue spans beer club, cocktails and alcohol free with 6 bottle cases, and support runs on email, help centre and community. | 8.9A box of 12 bottles on monthly, quarterly and flexible lets readers choose the size of the pour and the pace of deliveries. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.4Operated by ShakeStir LLC from US since 2015, with support on email, phone and community. |
Choosing between them
Pick Athletic Brewing if price from and markets matter most.
Pick Shaker & Spoon if free delivery threshold matter most.
By the numbers
| Fact | Athletic Brewing | Shaker & Spoon |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.74 | $10 |
| Free delivery threshold | $50 | $0 |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Athletic Brewing | Shaker & Spoon |
|---|---|---|
| Beer, spirits and cocktail clubs | 3 of 57 | 4 of 57 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Athletic Brewing | Shaker & Spoon |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Beer club, Cocktails, Alcohol freeCovers more | Cocktails, Alcohol free |
| Delivery frequency | Monthly, Flexible | Monthly, Quarterly, FlexibleCovers more |
| Legal entity | Athletic Brewing Company LLC | ShakeStir LLC |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2015 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, Community | Email, Phone, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Athletic Brewing | Shaker & Spoon | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.74lowest quarter | $10below the median | $18.50 |
| Price per bottle | $1.83lowest quarter | Not confirmed | $18.75 |
| Bottles per box (bottles) | 6at the median | 12highest quarter | 6 |
| Free delivery threshold | $50at the median | $0below the median | $50 |
Median across 25 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Athletic Brewing
Pros
- Free delivery applies from $50, and a case of 6 bottles clears that threshold in a single order.
- The club delivers to US, GB and CA from a base in the United States, so one membership covers subscribers in every market it serves.
- Delivery runs monthly and flexible, which lets a subscriber hold a regular rhythm or move it as plans change.
Cons
- There is no bottle guarantee, and 62.1% of the clubs compared here also sit without such cover, so it is a shared gap rather than an outlier.
- Help runs on email, help centre and community, with no phone line, while 62.8% of the clubs compared do take calls.
- The entry price of $9.74 places Athletic Brewing 10 of 33 brands compared on price from, so the joining cost is weaker than the running cost.
Shaker & Spoon
Pros
- Delivery is free on every box, with a stated free delivery threshold of $0, so nothing has to be spent to qualify for shipping.
- Delivery timing is a choice rather than a fixed cycle, with monthly, quarterly and flexible on offer.
- Support runs on email, phone and community, so a phone line sits alongside email and the community board.
Cons
- There is no bottle guarantee, so a damaged or substituted bottle carries no replacement promise, and only 28.6% of the clubs in the beer and spirits ranking offer that cover.
- It runs in a single market, US, so there is no second country on offer when a delivery is missed.
- The range stops at cocktails and alcohol free, while Total Wine carries wine shop, spirits and cocktails and Bourbon Concierge is built around spirits.
Who each suits
Athletic Brewing
Who it suits
- Drinkers who want a beer club box at a running cost low enough to keep monthly spend small.
- Subscribers across US, GB and CA who want a single club rather than a separate account per market.
- People who want alcohol-free beer, cocktails and club deliveries in one place, given beer club, cocktails and alcohol free.
Who should look elsewhere
- Wine club buyers, since The Wine Society lists wine club, wine shop and spirits while Athletic Brewing has no wine club box.
- Bourbon buyers, since Bourbon Concierge covers spirits and the Athletic Brewing range stops at beer club, cocktails and alcohol free.
- Subscribers who need phone help, because support runs on email, help centre and community.
Shaker & Spoon
Who it suits
- Drinkers in US who know what they want and would rather a box of 12 bottles arrived than shop for them themselves.
- Households that want both cocktails and alcohol-free options on the same subscription, since the range is cocktails and alcohol free.
- Budget-first subscribers who want a cheap way in: $10 to start, with delivery included.
Who should look elsewhere
- Wine and spirits buyers, because Total Wine covers wine shop, spirits and cocktails in one basket while Shaker & Spoon's range is cocktails and alcohol free.
- Readers who want a wine club rather than a cocktail box: The Wine Society's range is wine club, wine shop and spirits.
- Whisky-focused buyers, who get a spirits-only range from Bourbon Concierge at spirits.
Current offers
Athletic Brewing
Current offer
Discount code
Welcome offer: 20% off first order + free shipping: 20% off first order, free shipping and one free 6-pack on a future order
Purchase of four qualifying 6-packs (Athletic Lite, Atletica, Free Wave, Run Wild, Upside Dawn and qualifying LTO brews) or two qualifying 4-packs (Moscow Mule, Paloma) or a combination via the Welcome Offer Builder; first time customers only; one per customer; free shipping continental US only; excludes memberships and subscriptions
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Athletic Brewing | Shaker & Spoon |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | Yes |
Questions about each
Athletic Brewing
How much does Athletic Brewing cost to join?+
Joining starts at $9.74. Once a delivery is running, the figure that matters is $1.83 per bottle, which puts Athletic Brewing at rank 2 of 20 on that measure. A case of 6 bottles is the unit most subscribers order.
Is there free delivery on an Athletic Brewing order?+
Free delivery applies from $50 in order value. Cases hold 6 bottles, so a single case order usually reaches the threshold on its own rather than needing a top up. A question about the threshold at checkout would go through email, help centre and community.
Shaker & Spoon
How much does a Shaker & Spoon box cost?+
Shaker & Spoon quotes an entry price of $10 for its plan. Delivery is free on every box, with a free delivery threshold of $0, so the figure you see is close to what a box costs at your door. That entry figure is the number most readers budget with.
Is the price lower after the first box?+
Pricing is quoted as a single figure of $10, with renewal on the same plan rather than a separate discounted rate, so budget for $10 on later cycles as well. The plan does not split an introductory price from a renewal price, which keeps the entry figure the honest one to compare against other clubs.