Updated September 30, 2026 · TreatCue Editorial Team
Beer52 vs Firstleaf
Where Beer52 and Firstleaf differ
| Compare |  Beer52 | Firstleaf ReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £27 | $44.95 |
| Price per bottle | £3.38 | $16.50 |
| Bottles per box (bottles) | 8 | 6 |
| Bottle guarantee | No | YesHas it |
| Markets | GB | US |
| Free delivery threshold | £50 | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Beer52 scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.8.
- Bottle guarantee: only Firstleaf.
- Support channels: only Beer52 offers Help centre, Community.
- Products: only Beer52 offers Beer club, Spirits.
- Products: only Firstleaf offers Wine shop.
- Delivery frequency: only Beer52 offers Every two months, Quarterly.
- Delivery frequency: only Firstleaf offers Flexible.
- Markets: only Beer52 offers GB.
- Markets: only Firstleaf 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.
Firstleaf
Firstleaf suits US drinkers who want a wine club and a wine shop under a single membership, with boxes of 6 bottles on monthly and flexible schedules and a bottle guarantee. Entry at $44.95 works out to $16.50 per bottle, so it is the pricier club pick.
Score breakdown
| Area | Beer52 | Firstleaf |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9HigherEntry at £27, with delivery free from £50 and £3.38 a bottle. | 8.6Entry at $44.95 sits above $13, though per-bottle cost ranks position 10 of 20. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherProduct types of beer club, wine club and spirits, 8 bottles a box, monthly, every two months and quarterly cadence. | 9.0A bottle guarantee, product types of wine club and wine shop, delivery on monthly and flexible timing, and 6 bottle boxes. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Beer52 | Firstleaf |
|---|---|---|
| Wine clubs | 11 of 16 | 2 of 16 |
Choosing between them
Pick Beer52 if cost and offer matter most.
Pick Firstleaf if bottle guarantee matter most.
What we checked
Beer52
- beer52.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Firstleaf
- firstleaf.com: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Beer52 | Firstleaf |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Beer club, Wine club, Spirits | Wine club, Wine shop |
| Delivery frequency | Monthly, Every two months, Quarterly | Monthly, Flexible |
| Legal entity | Beer52 Limited | Penrose Hill, Limited |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United States |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Phone |
Coffee and tea
| Fact | Beer52 | Firstleaf |
|---|---|---|
| Price per 100 g | £3.25 to £3.50 | Not confirmed |
| Formats | Whole bean, Ground | Not confirmed |
| Certifications | B corp | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Beer52 | Firstleaf | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottles per box (bottles) | 8highest quarter | 6at the median | 6 |
| Free delivery threshold | £50above the median | Not confirmed | £49 |
Median across 25 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.
Firstleaf
Pros
- A bottle guarantee comes as standard, and every box holds 6 bottles, so a bottle that arrives damaged is covered.
- Product types are listed as wine club and wine shop, so club boxes and shop purchases sit under the same membership.
- Delivery frequency is listed as monthly and flexible, giving members a monthly rhythm or a flexible schedule.
Cons
- Entry at $44.95 sits well above Bright Cellars at $13, which matters for anyone judging a club on the opening order.
- The club lists US as its market, so anyone outside that market has no route in.
- Product types are limited to wine club and wine shop, where The Wine Society lists wine club, wine shop and spirits.
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.
Firstleaf
Who it suits
- US drinkers who want a wine club and a wine shop under a single membership, and who value the bottle guarantee.
- Buyers who weigh per-bottle cost more heavily than entry price, since Firstleaf sits at position 10 of 20 on the former and position 31 of 33 on the latter.
- People who want boxes arriving on a monthly rhythm with flexible timing, given delivery frequency of monthly and flexible.
Who should look elsewhere
- Bright Cellars buyers, whose entry price starts at $13 against $44.95 here.
- Drinkers who want spirits or alcohol-free bottles alongside wine, which The Wine Society covers under wine club, wine shop and spirits.
- Buyers outside US, where the club does not trade.
Current offers
Firstleaf
Current offer
First period offer
First 6-wine box for $44.95 with free shipping: 6 bottles for $44.95
Classic Plan first box; after the first 6 wines the club costs $99 per club shipment; no extra fees, no commitment
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Beer52 | Firstleaf |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Firstleaf
What does a Firstleaf box cost?+
Entry sits at $44.95, which works out to $16.50 per bottle on a box of 6 bottles. Those are the figures worth budgeting from: the entry price covers the opening order, and the per-bottle figure is the running cost each delivery adds. A bottle guarantee comes on top of both.
How often do Firstleaf deliveries arrive?+
Delivery frequency is listed as monthly and flexible, so members can expect a monthly rhythm or a flexible schedule rather than a single fixed slot. Boxes hold 6 bottles, which sets how much wine lands in each drop and how long a case lasts before another follows. Confirm the timing that suits you at signup.