Why Beer Subscriptions Are a Great Gift Idea
Consider a beer subscription if you are a beer enthusiast or want to give an exciting and unique gift. These boxes deliver exciting and new brews to your door. No need to drive anywhere.
Some offer seasonal brews, such as pumpkin-inspired beers around Halloween and traditional strong Christmas ale. Many also support local communities and charities.
Beer Drop
Beer Drop is your best option if you’re searching for a subscription service that tailors your beer deliveries to your preferences. Their team of beer experts tracks your buying trends to deliver only the beers you want. Plus, each shipment includes a mystery beer to introduce you to styles and flavors you might not have tried before.
Beer Drop has a variety of subscriptions to suit your tastes and budget. The basic plan is the cheapest and includes five beers from various breweries, two cans of each type. If you’d like a little bit more flexibility in your selection, then try the Beer Drop Plus.
The Beer Drop team is committed to supporting independent breweries, and promoting beer knowledge. The subscription model is flexible and allows you to cancel at any time without incurring any fees. You can also earn rewards by referring friends to Beer Drop, following them on social media or reviewing their products.
Beer Club of the Month
There are many different beer subscriptions, but you can choose the ones you want. Some beer subscriptions are aimed at specific types of beer, while others are more general and are a great way to discover new brews.
For example, the Duration Beer Club sends 12 cans a month of their core beers and collaborations. It’s also a great way for you to learn more about ale drinking. Each can is decorated with artwork from a local artists. Plus, each month they donate to non-profits.
City Brew Tours Beer Club can be a great option for beer enthusiasts. They take you on an imaginary road trip, highlighting the brew options of cities and offering virtual samplings. If you do not want to commit for a long time, there are other beer subscriptions which allow you to cancel or change your order.
Rare Beer Club
These clubs are ideal for beer connoisseurs and collectors of rare, limited-release beers. You will be able refine your palate while learning about styles you do not enjoy. Plus, you’ll save time and money searching for these bottles.
You will receive two 750ml beer bottles (similar in size to wine bottles) from two different breweries each month. The beers selected by the team of beer experts often include brewery-exclusives that you cannot find anywhere else.
Unlike other subscriptions you can customize the membership by choosing a number of bottles each month or selecting a particular brew. You can also cancel or pause your subscription whenever you want. The company behind the club offers excellent customer service and receives a lot positive feedback from its subscribers. The prices of their boxes are also kept low. They even give a portion of their proceeds to local charities (e.g., SapnaNYC, which helps low-income South Asian immigrant women).
Craft Beer Club
For beer lovers, these clubs offer a convenient and fun way to sample new brews without having to leave home or visit a brewery. These clubs also support local businesses and charities. One club in NYC, for example, sells a beer with a mango-lassi flavor to benefit the non-profit SapnaNYC which helps low-income South Asian Women.
Some of these subscriptions come with additional gifts such as a subscription to a magazine devoted to craft beer, a heavy-duty opener and custom koozies. They offer a flexible membership that is free of commitment. You can choose to receive shipments monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly. Most make it easy to cancel or pause your delivery, and most ship free within the US.
The best beer subscriptions let you sample a wide range of styles, from traditional ales to hoppy and sours to lagers and dark beers. Also included are tasting notes, brewery details, and food pairing suggestions. These can be expensive but are worth it to discover more styles of ale.