Updated September 30, 2026 · TreatCue Editorial Team
Beer52 vs The Zero Proof
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Beer52 | The Zero Proof ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £27 | $6 |
| Price per bottle | £3.38 | $18.75 |
| Bottles per box (bottles) | 8 | 4 to 8 |
| Free delivery threshold | £50 | $125 |
| Markets | GB | US, CA |
Same on both: Bottle guarantee (No).
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Key differences
- Beer52 scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.8.
- Support channels: only Beer52 offers Phone, Community.
- Support channels: only The Zero Proof offers Chat.
- The Zero Proof is available in 1 more country.
- Products: only Beer52 offers Beer club.
- Products: only The Zero Proof offers Wine shop, Cocktails, Alcohol free.
- Delivery frequency: only Beer52 offers Monthly, Every two months.
- Markets: only Beer52 offers GB.
- Markets: only The Zero Proof offers US, CA.
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.
The Zero Proof
The Zero Proof suits anyone building a non-alcoholic drinks habit rather than chasing wine deals. Every product is alcohol-free, the club box runs quarterly, and entry costs sit at $6, which puts it ahead of most clubs on that measure.
Score breakdown
| Area | Beer52 | The Zero Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9Entry at £27, with delivery free from £50 and £3.38 a bottle. | 9.0HigherClub bottles sit at $18.75 and the shop opens at $6, with free delivery over $125. |
| 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 wine club, wine shop and spirits, and the club box holds 4 to 8 bottles on a quarterly schedule. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.2The Zero Proof trades from US, founded in 2019, with support on email, chat and help centre. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Beer52 | The Zero Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Wine clubs | 11 of 16 | 15 of 16 |
| Beer, spirits and cocktail clubs | 40 of 57 | 47 of 57 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Beer52 | The Zero Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Beer club, Wine club, Spirits | Wine club, Wine shop, Spirits, Cocktails, Alcohol free |
| Delivery frequency | Monthly, Every two months, QuarterlyCovers more | Quarterly |
| Legal entity | Beer52 Limited | The Zero Proof |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2019 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Help centre |
Coffee and tea
| Fact | Beer52 | The Zero Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Price per 100 g | £3.25 to £3.50 | Not confirmed |
| Formats | Whole bean, Ground | Not confirmed |
| Certifications | B corp | Not confirmed |
Gift shops
| Fact | Beer52 | The Zero Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Personalization | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Next-day delivery | Not confirmed | No |
| Shipping fee | Not confirmed | $12.99 |
| Return window | Not confirmed | 30 days |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Beer52 | The Zero Proof | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottles per box (bottles) | 8highest quarter | 4 to 8below 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.
The Zero Proof
Pros
- Product types run from wine club, wine shop and spirits, so the club and the shop share one catalogue.
- The club box holds 4 to 8 bottles and arrives quarterly, light on cupboard space.
- Single bottles start at $6, with free delivery from $125.
Cons
- Bottle guarantee is not offered, while 37.9% of the brands on the site do include one.
- Delivery costs $12.99 unless the order clears $125.
- The catalogue stays alcohol-free, with none of the alcoholic ranges that sit at The Wine Society.
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.
The Zero Proof
Who it suits
- People cutting out alcohol who still want a delivered club ritual
- Gift buyers, since personalization is available on gift cards
- Households that want spirits and cocktails as well as wine club boxes
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers chasing a bottle guarantee, since none is offered and Beer52 covers beer clubs instead
- Readers after the long wine lists of The Wine Society
Country by country
| Country | Beer52 | The Zero Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | No | Yes |
| 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.
The Zero Proof
How much does a club box cost per bottle?+
A club bottle works out at $18.75. Boxes ship 4 to 8 bottles and arrive quarterly, so the real cost per box depends on the size you pick. The price is the same on every cycle.
What does one bottle cost if I do not join the club?+
Single bottles start at $6 in the shop. That entry price ranks 5 of 33 brands, which is among the lowest in this set. It is the cheapest way to test which alcohol-free bottles you actually like.