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If you enjoy your beer and have never shied away from new experiences, then a beer subscription box might be up your alley. These are the perfect way to try craft beers -- and more -- from independent breweries, without having to travel across the country and explore mysteries like the difference between an ale and a lager. Also, if a family celebration is coming up, they make great gifts.
Our experts here at CNET have gone the extra mile to find you a great selection of beer club subscriptions, comparing beer quality, variety, customization options and overall value.
What is the best beer club overall?
After testing five of the most popular beer of the month clubs, we've decided on the budget-friendly and original Craft Beer Club as the best beer subscription box for most people. However, we also have a classification for the exclusive selections offered by the other beer subscriptions we tested in our hunt for the best monthly beer club.
Best beer clubs of 2025
Craft Beer Club Photo Gallery 1/1 Craft Beer Club Best beer club for most people Craft Beer Club The Craft Beer Club is arguably the most popular beer subscription box out there for the craft beer enthusiast and for good reason. This club sends out monthly shipments of new and interesting craft beers from around the country. Many of the new beers and craft brews have limited distribution, meaning a subscription to CBC might be your only shot at tasting those specialty offerings. It also puts a premium on fresh beer, with many of its roster of breweries making a fresh batch just before boxes go out. The Craft Beer Club is also a more affordable beer subscription box at $48 per month plus shipping within the continental US. Each box features 12 beers: three of each beer in four different styles from two different breweries. Pros: One of the more budget-friendly services
Beers that appeal to a wide range of palates Cons: Not as many rare or niche offerings ... Show more Get it now $48 at Craft Beer Club Specs & Configurations Good for Tasting beers with wide appeal Cost per month Starts at $48 for 12 beers Shipping Varies by region Add to compare
Beer Drop Photo Gallery 1/1 Beer Drop Best beer club if you want to pick the styles Beer Drop Some of the beer subscription boxes on this list don't leave much of the beer selection up to you, but not so with Beer Drop. This beer delivery box startup offers different plans, but with all of them, you can select your favorite type of beer and specific beer styles that go into your monthly craft beer subscription box shipments. That includes IPAs, fruit-forward beers, Belgian beer and plenty of other beers with a variety of tasting notes. Monthly drops of microbrewery offerings start at $49 per month, plus $8 for shipping and handling, for five beers and your subscription can be canceled anytime. Also notable: The Beer Drop brews are all canned, so you'll never have to worry about a broken bottle. Pros: Allows you to help curate the deliveries based on your taste
Some of the more interesting beers I tried came from this club Cons: On the expensive side
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