Updated September 30, 2026 · TreatCue Editorial Team
Beer52 vs SomMailier
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Beer52 |  SomMailier |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £27 | $22 |
| Bottles per box (bottles) | 8 | 3 to 12 |
| Bottle guarantee | No | YesHas it |
| Markets | GB | US |
| Price per bottle | £3.38 | Not confirmed |
| Free delivery threshold | £50 | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Bottle guarantee: only SomMailier.
- Support channels: only Beer52 offers Community.
- Products: only Beer52 offers Beer club, Spirits.
- Products: only SomMailier offers Wine shop.
- Delivery frequency: only Beer52 offers Monthly, Every two months.
- Markets: only Beer52 offers GB.
- Markets: only SomMailier 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.
SomMailier
SomMailier suits members in US who want a wine club that still lets them order single bottles, and who weight a bottle guarantee above a low entry price. The club boxes hold 3 to 12 bottles, with cover on every shipment.
Score breakdown
| Area | Beer52 | SomMailier |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9HigherEntry at £27, with delivery free from £50 and £3.38 a bottle. | 8.8Entry price of $22 against a site bottle median of €15.46 keeps the cost side strong. |
| 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 plus club and shop under wine club and wine shop, with boxes of 3 to 12 bottles. |
Licences and countries
| Country | Beer52 | SomMailier |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United States |
Additional countries for Beer52: 1. Additional countries for SomMailier: 1.
Where these facts come from
Beer52
- beer52.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
SomMailier
- sommailier.com: 9 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Beer52 | SomMailier |
|---|---|---|
| Wine clubs | 11 of 16 | 13 of 16 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Beer52 | SomMailier |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Beer club, Wine club, Spirits | Wine club, Wine shop |
| Delivery frequency | Monthly, Every two months, QuarterlyCovers more | Quarterly |
| Legal entity | Beer52 Limited | Yung Beverages LLC |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United States |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Coffee and tea
| Fact | Beer52 | SomMailier |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | SomMailier | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottles per box (bottles) | 8highest quarter | 3 to 12lowest quarter | 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.
SomMailier
Pros
- Every club box carries a bottle guarantee, a cover that only 37.9% of the brands on site provide.
- Boxes hold 3 to 12 bottles, so members set the size of each delivery rather than take a fixed case.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre, giving members email, phone and help centre routes.
Cons
- Entry price of $22 sits above Bright Cellars at $13, so a first order costs more here.
- The delivery cycle is fixed at quarterly with no monthly or flexible cadence, so faster drinkers top up through the shop instead.
- The range stops at wine: wine club and wine shop covers a club and a shop, while The Wine Society runs 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.
SomMailier
Who it suits
- Members who want cover on breakage and corks, since every club box ships with a bottle guarantee.
- Households that drink at an even pace, with boxes of 3 to 12 bottles matching the quarterly cycle.
- US shoppers who want a club and a shop in the same place, with support based in the United States.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers shopping mainly on entry price: Bright Cellars starts at $13 against $22 here.
- Drinkers who want spirits or alcohol-free too: The Wine Society covers wine club, wine shop and spirits.
- Households that also want beer on the subscription: Beer52 runs beer club, wine club and spirits.
Country by country
| Country | Beer52 | SomMailier |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
SomMailier
What does a SomMailier order start at?+
The listed entry price is $22, and it covers the wine shop as well as the club. Box size is what moves the total from there, because club boxes run to 3 to 12 bottles. Shop orders can be placed a bottle at a time, so the entry figure is a floor rather than a club commitment.
How many bottles come in a SomMailier club box?+
Club boxes hold 3 to 12 bottles, so members choose between a small case and a larger one. That choice is the main lever on the cost per bottle, since the wines behind the club are chosen for you. A larger box spreads the same delivery across more bottles.