Updated September 30, 2026 · TreatCue Editorial Team
Beer52 vs Liquid I.V.
Beer52
Liquid I.V.
Higher score in this comparison
Beer52 vs Liquid I.V.: the differences
| Compare | Beer52ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Liquid I.V.ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £27 | $24.99 |
| Price per bottle | £3.38 | $1.09 to $1.56 |
| Bottles per box (bottles) | 8 | 16 |
| Free delivery threshold | £50 | $40 |
| Bottle guarantee | No | YesHas it |
| Markets | GB | US |
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Key differences
- Liquid I.V. scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.1.
- Bottle guarantee: only Liquid I.V..
- Support channels: only Beer52 offers Community.
- Products: only Beer52 offers Beer club, Wine club, Spirits.
- Products: only Liquid I.V. offers Alcohol free.
- Delivery frequency: only Beer52 offers Every two months, Quarterly.
- Delivery frequency: only Liquid I.V. offers Flexible.
- Markets: only Beer52 offers GB.
- Markets: only Liquid I.V. 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.
Liquid I.V.
Liquid I.V. suits readers in US who want a routine functional drink subscription rather than a wine club, and it backs every box with a bottle guarantee. The trade-off is range: the shelf is alcohol free only, and the entry figure of $24.99 comes with no renewal price stated.
Score breakdown
| Area | Beer52 | Liquid I.V. |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9Entry at £27, with delivery free from £50 and £3.38 a bottle. | 9.4HigherPrice per bottle of $1.09 to $1.56 places it at position 1 of 20. |
| Offer | 9.3Product types of beer club, wine club and spirits, 8 bottles a box, monthly, every two months and quarterly cadence. | 9.4HigherBottle guarantee yes, 16 bottles per box, delivery on monthly and flexible. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Beer52 | Liquid I.V. |
|---|---|---|
| Beer, spirits and cocktail clubs | 40 of 57 | 36 of 57 |
Where these facts come from
Beer52
- beer52.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Liquid I.V.
- liquid-iv.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Beer52 | Liquid I.V. |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Beer club, Wine club, Spirits | Alcohol free |
| Delivery frequency | Monthly, Every two months, Quarterly | Monthly, Flexible |
| Legal entity | Beer52 Limited | Liquid I.V., Inc. |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United States |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Coffee and tea
| Fact | Beer52 | Liquid I.V. |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Liquid I.V. | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottles per box (bottles) | 8highest quarter | 16highest quarter | 6 |
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.
Liquid I.V.
Pros
- Bottle guarantee yes, which only 28.6% of ranked rivals in this group carry, and it covers the usual reason a subscription gets cancelled.
- Price per bottle of $1.09 to $1.56 puts it at position 1 of 20 on that measure.
- Delivery on monthly and flexible goes beyond the 83.6% cadence most listings in this group settle for, so a box can be timed.
Cons
- Shipping is limited to US, so readers outside that market have no route to a box through this service.
- No renewal price sits beside $24.99, so the recurring spend on a standing order stays open for a reader to work out.
- The shelf is alcohol free only, so it cannot stand in for a wine club assortment such as The Wine Society's.
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.
Liquid I.V.
Who it suits
- Readers in US who want a routine drink delivery they can time to their own schedule.
- Shoppers weighing cost per bottle, where the brand places at 1 of 20.
- Anyone starting a subscription for the first time and valuing a bottle guarantee over breadth.
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers after wine or spirits on a subscription, who should look at The Wine Society with wine club, wine shop and spirits.
- Shoppers who want spirits and cocktails under one roof, who should look at Total Wine with wine shop, spirits and cocktails.
- Buyers outside US, where this service does not ship at all.
Country by country
| Country | Beer52 | Liquid I.V. |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Liquid I.V.
What does a Liquid I.V. subscription cost at entry?+
The starting price is $24.99, and the price per bottle is $1.09 to $1.56. A box holds 16 bottles, so the per bottle figure is the one to compare against other subscriptions. Delivery is free above $40, and an order under that level adds a charge to the bill.
What happens to the price at renewal?+
The listed figure of $24.99 is the entry price, and no renewal rate is given beside it. Delivery repeats on monthly and flexible, so a standing order draws on the same box each cycle, and the ongoing spend is that $1.09 to $1.56 per bottle plus any delivery charge on an order under $40.
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