Updated October 1, 2026 · TreatCue Editorial Team
Beer52 vs Craft Beer Club
Beer52
Craft Beer Club
Higher score in this comparison
Beer52 vs Craft Beer Club: the differences
| Compare | Beer52ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Craft Beer ClubReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £27 | $4.95 |
| Price per bottle | £3.38 | $4 |
| Bottles per box (bottles) | 8 | 12 |
| Markets | GB | US |
| Free delivery threshold | £50 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Bottle guarantee (No).
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Key differences
- Craft Beer Club scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.1.
- Support channels: only Beer52 offers Community.
- Products: only Beer52 offers Wine club, Spirits.
- Delivery frequency: only Beer52 offers Every two months, Quarterly.
- Markets: only Beer52 offers GB.
- Markets: only Craft Beer Club offers US.
Our verdict on each
Beer52
Beer52 suits UK drinkers who want beer, wine and spirits from one club rather than a specialist wine room. It delivers in the United Kingdom, and the cadence can stretch, while the per bottle figure keeps the repeat cost of a subscription predictable for a household that drinks steadily.
Craft Beer Club
Craft Beer Club is a low cost way into beer deliveries, priced at $4.95 to start and $4 a bottle, with a 12 bottle box on monthly. It suits drinkers who want beer only, US shoppers, and anyone happy without a bottle guarantee.
Score breakdown
| Area | Beer52 | Craft Beer Club |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9Entry at £27, with delivery free from £50 and £3.38 a bottle. | 9.9HigherEntry prices start at $4.95 and $4 a bottle, the second lowest starting price in the beer and spirits group. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherProduct types of beer club, wine club and spirits, 8 bottles a box, monthly, every two months and quarterly cadence. | 8.9Product types cover beer club only, where The Wine Society and Total Wine add shops, spirits and alcohol free lines. |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Beer52 | Craft Beer Club |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United States |
Additional countries for Beer52: 1. Additional countries for Craft Beer Club: 1.
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Beer52 | Craft Beer Club |
|---|---|---|
| Beer, spirits and cocktail clubs | 40 of 57 | 35 of 57 |
What we checked
Beer52
- beer52.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Craft Beer Club
- craftbeerclub.com: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Beer52 | Craft Beer Club |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Beer club, Wine club, SpiritsCovers more | Beer club |
| Delivery frequency | Monthly, Every two months, QuarterlyCovers more | Monthly |
| Legal entity | Beer52 Limited | The Original Craft Beer Club |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United States |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Coffee and tea
| Fact | Beer52 | Craft Beer Club |
|---|---|---|
| Price per 100 g | £3.25 to £3.50 | Not confirmed |
| Formats | Whole bean, Ground | Not confirmed |
| Certifications | B corp | Not confirmed |
Food boxes
| Fact | Beer52 | Craft Beer Club |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Sourcing | Not confirmed | Local |
| Next-day delivery | Not confirmed | No |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Beer52 | Craft Beer Club | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottles per box (bottles) | 8highest quarter | 12highest quarter | 6 |
| Free delivery threshold | £50above the median | Not confirmed | £49.50 |
Median across 28 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Beer52
Pros
- Per bottle cost of £3.38 places Beer52 at 4 of 20, so the figure that repeats every cycle is one of the stronger ones among drinks clubs.
- Beer52 holds b corp, so the company is assessed on its wider impact and not only on the boxes it sends.
- Coffee sits alongside the drinks at £3.25 to £3.50 by weight in whole bean and ground, so one account covers a morning cup as well as a bottle.
Cons
- There is no bottle guarantee, so a cracked bottle or a short delivery is a message to support rather than an automatic replacement.
- Beer52 delivers in GB only, which puts the offer out of reach for readers in other countries.
- Coffee runs on whole bean and ground and stops there, so pod and instant drinkers get nothing from the coffee side.
Craft Beer Club
Pros
- Low entry point: prices start at $4.95 and $4 a bottle.
- A 12 bottle box delivered monthly, which suits regular drinkers.
- Beer is sourced local, keeping the offer focused on independent breweries.
Cons
- No bottle guarantee, so a broken or missing bottle is not covered.
- Product types cover beer club only, with no spirits or alcohol free range.
- Next day delivery is not offered, so a box is not there the morning after ordering.
Who each suits
Beer52
Who it suits
- UK drinkers who want beer, wine and spirits from one service rather than a wine only room, and who read per bottle cost first.
- Readers who want a club that answers on email, phone and help centre rather than funnelling everything through one written channel.
- Coffee drinkers who want whole bean or ground through the same account as their drinks, at £3.25 to £3.50 by weight.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants a bottle guarantee: Beer52 does not offer one, so check Bright Cellars or Scout & Cellar, where bottle guarantee is a compared feature.
- Readers outside the UK, since Beer52 delivers in GB only.
- People who want an alcohol-free range in the same club: The Wine Society lists one, and beer club, wine club and spirits do not cover it.
Craft Beer Club
Who it suits
- Beer drinkers in the US who want a 12 bottle box monthly
- Shoppers who judge clubs mainly on entry price and $4 a bottle
- People who want local sourcing without paying club premiums
Who should look elsewhere
- Wine buyers, who should look at The Wine Society for wine club, wine shop and spirits
- Anyone needing next day delivery, which Craft Beer Club does not offer
- Bourbon and spirits fans, who should try Bourbon Concierge for spirits
Country by country
| Country | Beer52 | Craft Beer Club |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Beer52
How much does it cost to join Beer52?+
Entry to Beer52 starts at £27, and the club prices each bottle at £3.38. Those are the two figures to weigh: the first covers getting in, the second comes back on every delivery. Readers who want to know what a stretch of repeat deliveries costs should work from the per bottle number rather than the entry figure.
Is there a delivery charge on a Beer52 order?+
Delivery is free from £50, so a full box can arrive without a shipping fee. An order that sits under that threshold picks up the charge instead, which is why the free delivery mark is worth checking against your basket size rather than assumed. Order on a regular cycle and the fee may never come into play.
Craft Beer Club
How much does Craft Beer Club cost to join?+
Prices start at $4.95, which is the entry point for a first order. The Original Craft Beer Club works out at $4 a bottle once you are on the subscription. Entry price places Craft Beer Club at 2 of 33 brands compared on TreatCue.
What does a Craft Beer Club box contain?+
A box holds 12 bottles and is delivered monthly. Beer is sourced local, so the contents lean on nearby breweries. Product types cover beer club, which means the club is a beer box rather than a mixed drinks order.
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