Find the Club That’s Right For You Using Our Beer Club Comparison Guide

1-800-Microbrew uses consumer reviews to take the guesswork out of evaluating and comparing the many options currently available when trying to select the best beer club membership. We contacted members of several clubs and evaluated a wide assortment of previously featured microbrewed beers. Our beer club reviews were based on variety and quality of beers, overall value, newsletter content, customer service and website navigation.

For nearly 2 decades, 1-800-Microbrew has introduced beer lovers to a vast selection of hard-to-find, handcrafted beers from across the country and around the world. We’ve reviewed a vast array of craft beers including classic German Pilsners, Bavarian Hefeweizens, Malt-driven bocks, Irish Stouts, Belgian Strong Ales, Strong Porters, English Bitters, Winter Warmers and more.

When you’re not home enjoying a microbrewed beer from your favorite beer of the month club, call 1-800-Microbrew to be instantly connected by phone to almost 1,400 popular brew pubs across United States.


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Comparing Highly Rated Beer of The Month Clubs

  • Microbrewed Beer of The Month Club
  • Founded: 1994
    • Consumer’s Top Pick and Most Popular
    • Web Site:

      Best user experience, most informative, easy to order,
      most professional.
    • Variety:

      Choice of domestic or international beers.
    • Quality of Beer:
    • Newsletter Quality/Education:

      Professionally written, informative, great tasting notes.
    • Selection Process:

      Clearly defined, professional beer selection process.
    • Overall Value:
  • The Rare Beer Club
  • Founded: 1994
    • The most exclusive beer club designed for serious beer
      drinkers/connoisseurs.
    • Web Site:

      great user experience, informative, easiest to order from,
      most professional
    • Variety:

      3 different options, 2/4/6 bottles per month, two different styles.
    • Quality of Beer:

      Best of all clubs evaluated.
    • Newsletter Quality/Education: 

      Professionally written, informative, great tasting notes.
    • Selection Process: 

      Clearly defined, professional beer selection process.
    • Overall Value:
  • World Beer Direct
  • Founded: 1995

    • Web Site: 
    • Variety:

      Choice of domestic or international beers. The 12 bottles
      shipped consist of 4 different beers.
    • Quality of Beer:
    • Newsletter Quality/Education: 
    • Selection Process:

      Professional beer selection process.
    • Overall Value:
  • Ale in the Mail
  • Founded: 1998

    • Web Site:
    • Variety: 

      Choice of domestic or international beers. The 12 bottles
      shipped consist of 4 different beers.
    • Quality of Beer:
    • Newsletter Quality/Education:

      Professionally written, informative, great tasting notes.
    • Selection Process:
    • Overall Value:
  • Hogshead Beer Cellars
  • Founded: 1996

    • Web Site:
    • Variety: 

      Four different beers per shipment.
    • Quality of Beer:
    • Newsletter Quality/Education:
    • Selection Process:

      Clearly defined, professional beer selection process.
    • Overall Value: