Updated September 30, 2026 · TreatCue Editorial Team
Beer52 vs SommSelect
Beer52 vs SommSelect: the differences
| Compare |  Beer52 |  SommSelect |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £27 | $20 |
| Price per bottle | £3.38 | $29.50 |
| Bottles per box (bottles) | 8 | 4 |
| Free delivery threshold | £50 | $375 |
| Markets | GB | US |
| Bottle guarantee | No | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Beer52 scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.8.
- Support channels: only Beer52 offers Community.
- Products: only Beer52 offers Beer club, Spirits.
- Products: only SommSelect offers Wine shop.
- Delivery frequency: only SommSelect offers Flexible.
- Markets: only Beer52 offers GB.
- Markets: only SommSelect 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.
SommSelect
SommSelect suits US drinkers who want a subscription club and a shop in the same place, with 4 bottles per box arriving on monthly, every two months and quarterly. Entry pricing starts at $20 and the club bills $29.50 per bottle, above Bright Cellars at $13.
Score breakdown
| Area | Beer52 | SommSelect |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9HigherEntry at £27, with delivery free from £50 and £3.38 a bottle. | 8.5Price from $20 ranks 19 of 33, above Bright Cellars at $13. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherProduct types of beer club, wine club and spirits, 8 bottles a box, monthly, every two months and quarterly cadence. | 9.2A box of 4 bottles on monthly, every two months and quarterly delivery, with a organic range on top. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.7US operator SOMM INC, founded 2014, with email, phone and help centre support. |
Licences and countries
| Country | Beer52 | SommSelect |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United States |
Additional countries for Beer52: 1. Additional countries for SommSelect: 1.
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Beer52 | SommSelect |
|---|---|---|
| Wine clubs | 11 of 16 | 14 of 16 |
Sources behind this comparison
Beer52
- beer52.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
SommSelect
- sommselect.com: 10 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- support.sommselect.com: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Beer52 | SommSelect |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Beer club, Wine club, Spirits | Wine club, Wine shop |
| Delivery frequency | Monthly, Every two months, Quarterly | Monthly, Every two months, Quarterly, FlexibleCovers more |
| Legal entity | Beer52 Limited | SOMM INC |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2014 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Coffee and tea
| Fact | Beer52 | SommSelect |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | SommSelect |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Sourcing | Not confirmed | Organic |
| Next-day delivery | Not confirmed | No |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Beer52 | SommSelect | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottles per box (bottles) | 8highest quarter | 4below the median | 6 |
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.
SommSelect
Pros
- Clubs and a shop run from one brand, covering wine club and wine shop.
- A subscription is available and the schedule is yours to set from monthly, every two months and quarterly.
- A dedicated range of organic bottles sits alongside standard wines.
Cons
- Next day delivery is a no, and just 51.3% of the brands compared here offer it, so the shop is not built for urgent buys.
- Shipping is limited to US, so the club does not run outside that market.
- Entry bottles at $20 sit above Bright Cellars at $13, which matters if opening price settles the choice.
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.
SommSelect
Who it suits
- US drinkers who want a subscription club and a shop from one brand, on monthly, every two months and quarterly.
- Planners who budget on a fixed club rate of $29.50 per bottle.
- Organic-focused buyers, since sourcing covers organic.
Who should look elsewhere
- Bright Cellars, for the lowest opening price, at $13 against $20 here.
- The Wine Society, if spirits and alcohol-free matter, since its product types cover wine club, wine shop and spirits.
- Beer52, if beer drives the order, given product types of beer club, wine club and spirits.
Current offers
SommSelect
Current offer
Discount code
15% off your first order with email/SMS signup: 15% off first order
Requires signing up for the SommSelect email/SMS newsletter
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Beer52 | SommSelect |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
SommSelect
How much does a SommSelect wine club box cost?+
The wine club bills $29.50 per bottle, and a box holds 4 bottles, so the per-bottle rate is the number to budget from. That figure is the one carried on every club delivery rather than an introductory price. The separate wine shop starts lower, with bottles from $20.
Can I buy from SommSelect without joining the club?+
Yes. Product types cover wine club and wine shop, so the same brand runs a subscription club and a wine shop that works bottle by bottle. Shop bottles start at $20, well below the club rate, so sampling costs little. A subscription is available for anyone who wants deliveries on a set schedule, and staying with single bottles is a normal way to use the brand.