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11 Best Beer Subscriptions for a Hot Summer

Ariel Sandler
ByAriel SandlerJul 30, 2021 | 0 comments

 

It's hot. The sun is out. And there's no time like the present to quench that thirst with a cold, frosty beer. Habits have changed a lot this past year. One of which is our increasing reliance on home delivery. It's quick. It's convenient. And it couldn't be easier. That's why it's time for you to take a long, hard look at the best beer subscription boxes the world has to offer. There is something for everyone. This is your opportunity to taste different beer styles from different breweries around the world. Hone in on your favorites - from hoppy beers to Belgian lagers to red ales - or use this list to discover new beers. Make your own beer selections and forever become a brewmaster.  Here's your chance to showcase your inner beer expert and take the mantle as the top beer enthusiast amongst friends.

Not a beer lover? Check out our list of the best wine subscription boxes. Need something to accompany your drink with? Take a look at our review of the best food subscription boxes.

Beer Subscription Boxes for Every Hop Head

No matter your palate, there is a high-quality beer subscription box for you.

1. The Original Craft Beer Club

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The Cost: $44.75 for 12 beers per month + free shipping. Sign up here.

ACTIVE DEAL: Receive 3 bonus gifts with your first shipment! No coupon needed - just use this link.

What You'll Get: The Original Craft Beer Club is the perfect option for those who enjoy exploring different brews. A beer subscription box that features craft beers from breweries across the United States, each box includes a variety of artisanal ales, lagers, ambers, darks, stouts, wheats, blond ales, IPAs, and more. Every monthly shipment contains four different styles (three or six of each type, depending on your subscription), as well as a newsletter giving info about each beer and the brewery from which they came.

Try It: Start your Craft Beer Club subscription here!

Read our Craft Beer Club details and reviews for more info. Ships free to all contiguous U.S. states (no Alaska or Hawaii). 21+ signature required at time of delivery. Receive up to three bonus gifts and an additional $25.00 bonus with your order.

2. Beer Drop

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The Cost: Starts at $39.99 + $5.00 flat rate shipping on every box. Additional pricing options are available with extra benefits. Sign up here.

What You'll Get: If you like to be in control, then Beer Drop is perfect for the educated beer lover. Select your five favorite beer styles - ranging from "sour" to "fruity" - and receive 10 cans of beer each month from various microbreweries. Customers can start with the basic "Beer Drop" plan for personalized recommendations. Or upgrade to the "Beer Drop Plus" or "Beer Drop Ultimate" plans for upgrades to special release or taproom-only beverage offerings.

Gift It: Make your Beer Drop box selection here!

Read our Beer Drop details for more info. Please email [email protected] with your zip code to confirm shipping availability.

3. The Hop-Heads Beer Club

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The Cost: Subscription prices start at $34.95 + $15 shipping. Sign up here.

What You'll Get: If you like hops, you've come to the right place. The Hop-Heads Beer Club box contains four bottles or three cans of hop-centric beers from the finest U.S. and international craft microbreweries. Each shipment features a variety of hoppy styles like Double IPAs, Session IPAs, Imperial IPLs and other hop-focused styles. The club's monthly newsletter also provides customers each brew's tasting notes, profiles and suggested pairings.

Try It: Start your hoppy beer exploration here!

Ships to the U.S. starting at $15.

4. Brews Less Traveled Beer Club

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The Cost: $69 per month for six beers or $89 per month for 12 beers. Both orders also include $10.99 shipping. Customers will receive one month free with a six-month subscription. Sign up here.

ACTIVE DEAL: Get a month FREE when you choose the 6-Month subscription. No coupon needed - just use this link.

What You'll Get: Why simply order beer when you can order beer and take a trip around the most interesting, undiscovered cities our country has to offer? The Brews Less Traveled Beer Club offers a variety of delightful, hand-picked beers from around the country. In addition to six or 12 brews per month from four different breweries, customers also receive glassware and a souvenir from each city. They also offer a unique learning experience - by live-streaming weekly tastings with Brewvana beer experts and special guests as they discuss your featured brews.

Try It: Start your hoppy beer exploration here!

Ships to the U.S., with the exception of the following states due to state laws: AL, AK, AR, DE, HI, IN, MD, MO, MS, NC, UT, VW and VT. Shipping is $10.99 regardless of volume. 

5. Amazing Clubs Beer of the Month 

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The Cost: Starts at $42.95/month + free shipping. Save by subscribing to a semi-annual or an annual plan. Sign up here.

What You'll Get: In need of new brew options? The Amazing Clubs Beer of the Month Club introduces customers to new breweries from around the U.S. each month with beers you're unlikely to find at your local supermarket. Every delivery includes a total of 12 beers in four different styles - so there's something for everyone! Each delivery also includes a copy of "The Frosted Mug," a newsletter complete with in-depth information about each featured brewery.

Try It: See how amazing it really is here!

Read our Amazing Clubs Beer of the Month review for more info. Ships to the continental U.S.

6. Craft Beer Kings

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The Cost: $59.99 per month + free shipping for every beer subscription type. Sign up here.

What You'll Get: For those of you that enjoy many options, Craft Beer Kings offers something for everyone. Choose your favorite craft brew style from 11 different beer types (different beer styles highly specific styles like "California Beer" and "Barrel Aged") and receive a six-pack of 12oz. or 16oz. cans from the best breweries out there. Certain styles are also offered as a 12-pack.

Try It: Select your favorite Craft Beer Kings beer subscription box here!

Ships to the contiguous U.S. for free. Does not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico or internationally. 

7. The U.S. Microbrewed Beer Club

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The Cost: $31.95 + $15 shipping per box. Sign up here.

ACTIVE DEAL: $10 off a 4 shipment order
CODE: SAVE10

What You'll Get: The U.S. Microbrewed Beer Club is perfect for the brew enthusiast that also likes an education with their beer. Discover the best craft beer from different breweries across America (including seasonal microbrews like summer ales and Oktoberfest lagers) delivered directly to your door, each shipment includes their original Malt of the Earth monthly newsletter profiling the people and stories behind each selected brewery. Subscribers also receive thorough tasting notes, recommended beer pairings and more!

Try It: Pick up a Microbrewed Beer Club subscription here!

Read our U.S. Microbrewed Beer Club details and review here. Ships to the U.S. for $15.

8. The International Beer Club

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The Cost: $39.95 + $15 shipping per box. Sign up here.

What You'll Get: Enjoy selections from around the world by subscribing to the International Beer Club. For the global enthusiast, each order comes complete with 12-12oz., handcrafted beers from featured breweries across the globe. Customers will receive six cans each of two different brew styles with a monthly subscription. Each shipment contains a newsletter with detailed tasting notes, food pairings and a history of each selected brewery. Become a more worldly beer connoisseur with this amazing subscription!

Try It: Stock up with international flavors and the best beer from around the world here!

Ships to the U.S. for $15.

9. The Rare Beer Club

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The Cost: Subscription prices start at $37.95 + $15 shipping pending your bottle order. Sign up here.

What You'll Get: The Rare Beer Club has one mission, and one mission only: "to deliver the best, most inventive, and most hard-to-come-by beers out there." Sounds pretty good, right? This intriguing subscription box was founded by leading beer critic Michael Jackson and offers limited-release, unique beers from around the world - some of which are brewed specifically and exclusively for this club! Customers can choose to receive their subscriptions in two-, four- and six-bottle increments.

Try It: Pick up the rarest of beer subscription boxes here!

Ships to the U.S. starting at $15.

10. Tavour

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The Cost: Prices vary by order + free shipping. Sign up here.

What You'll Get: Tavour is a mobile-first subscription box offering beer drinkers independent craft breweries they're unlikely to find locally. Simply download the Tavour app and gain access to hard-to-find beers from across the U.S. While customers can build custom boxes, enrolling in the beer subscription provides the highest-rated beers suiting your preferences. The Tavour app also contains additional information on your beer and brewery selections.

Try It: Discover independent, hard-to-find breweries and beer here!

Ships free to the U.S. with a subscription.

 

Is your fridge stocked with beer but you could do with some swag? Check out this bonus box filled with beer-themed goodies!

11. First Sip Brew Box

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The Cost: Brew Box options start at $25/month + $5 shipping. Save by subscribing on a quarterly, semi-annually or an annual plan. Sign up here.

ACTIVE DEAL: Get a bonus gift in your first box! ($10 value)
CODE: FSBB2016

What You'll Get: This is the subscription box for the beer consumer that already has a fully-stocked fridge. The First Sip Brew Box contains various beer gear and swag to build out your bar. Customers can expect to receive items like branded glasses, bottle openers, stickers, snacks and more from the top breweries and small businesses around the country. You can even upgrade to the "Enthusiast Brew Box" or "Connoisseur Brew Box" for even more premium items.

Try It: Add to your bar accessory assortment here!

Read our First Sip Brew Box details for more info. Ships to the U.S.


Are you interested in switching up your habits and giving these beer subscriptions a chance? What beer styles will you choose? Let us know in the comments!


 

Ariel Sandler
Ariel Sandler
Ariel is adjusting to dad life after recently welcoming a daughter into the world. Before fatherhood (and, hopefully, still during), he enjoyed exercising, craft beer and coffee brands, and discovering new gadget and fashion trends. He's excited to join MSA because nothing is better than learning more about these passions than with a knock and a box at your door.

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