Beer of the Month Club

Editorial Verdict

Beer of the Month Club is most compelling as a specialist beer service, not as the cheapest way to receive a mixed 12-pack. Its five club formats include dedicated U.S. microbrew, international, hop-focused, and limited-release options. The Rare Beer Club is the standout: it sends large-format artisanal bottles that are meaningfully different from the mainstream cans and bottles available in an ordinary mixed case.

The flagship club is harder to justify on value alone. Its $44.95 price becomes $64.95 after the published $20 shipping charge, putting it close to Amazing Clubs' delivered price. Beer of the Month Club earns that premium only if its broader specialist selection, custom scheduling, or fixed gift terms matter to the buyer.

The material weakness is evidence. We found no Trustpilot reviews for either Beer of the Month Club or its parent, MonthlyClubs.com, and no BBB profile. That absence does not show that the service is poor, but it prevents the company's quality and support claims from being checked against a meaningful independent customer record. The 30-day satisfaction guarantee reduces the financial risk, while still requiring the buyer to place more trust in the merchant than competing services with substantial review histories.

Our view: Beer of the Month Club is a defensible specialist choice, particularly for the Rare Beer Club or a custom multi-club gift. Choose the flagship only when its selection and scheduling are worth more to you than independent reputation or lowest delivered cost.

Best for: an enthusiast seeking limited-release bottles, a particular beer style, or a fixed gift with a custom delivery schedule.

Skip if: you want the strongest independent customer evidence, included shipping, or self-service cancellation.

The Beer Itself

The flagship club ships 12 beers a month, described as a mix of domestic and international craft selections — lagers, ales, stouts, and seasonals pitched as beers you won't find at a typical bottle shop. Beyond the flagship, the brand runs four sibling clubs under the same "Design Your Own Club" umbrella, most notably The Rare Beer Club®: two different limited-release, artisanal beers each month in 750ml bottles, sourced from both US and import breweries, available at three membership levels (two, four, or six bottles/month).

We could not independently verify representative brewery names or recent shipment quality from credible hands-on coverage. The “hard-to-find” positioning therefore rests primarily on the company's own description. That matters less for understanding the format than it does for judging whether a particular shipment justifies its delivered price.

What You Get

• Original/flagship club: 12 beers per shipment, mixed styles
• The Rare Beer Club: 2, 4, or 6 limited-release 750ml bottles/month, US and import breweries
• Design Your Own Club: combine any of the five club types into one custom membership, and set shipments to land on specific occasions (birthdays, anniversaries) rather than a fixed monthly date

Pricing

• From $44.95/month for the flagship 12-beer shipment, plus $20 shipping — confirmed directly on their site. That's a real cost most competitors fold into the sticker price, so factor it in before comparing.
• Available as an open-ended monthly membership or a fixed-duration term (2–12 shipments) — fixed-duration orders do not auto-renew once complete.
• Certain promotional offers may carry a minimum term before cancellation is allowed, per their own FAQ — read the specific offer terms at signup.

How It Works

Sign up for either an ongoing monthly membership or a fixed number of shipments. Fixed-duration memberships (2–12 shipments) run their course and stop automatically — no action needed to avoid a surprise renewal. Open-ended memberships bill and ship every cycle until you cancel.

Flexibility & Cancellation

Cancellation is not documented as an account toggle. Members can use email (customerservice@beermonthclub.com), the online cancellation form, phone (800-625-8238), or live chat from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific on weekdays. Open-ended memberships can be cancelled at any time, subject to any minimum term attached to a specific promotion.

Backed by a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: if anything falls short, report it within 30 days and they'll make it right, or you can cancel anytime and get a refund for any unshipped product.

Gift Info

Both personal and gift memberships are available, from 2 to 12 shipments or ongoing. The gift flow isn't independently documented beyond the FAQ mention — we did not verify the exact gift checkout experience (recipient notification, presentation, etc.) firsthand.

Who It's For

Beer of the Month Club is a good fit for:

• Enthusiasts interested in the Rare Beer Club's limited-release 750 ml bottles
• Drinkers who want a dedicated import, microbrew, or hop-focused membership
• Gift buyers choosing a fixed 2–12 shipment term
• Buyers who value custom occasion-based scheduling

Choose another club if:

• A large independent customer-review history is essential
• The recipient wants to choose every beer
• Included shipping is necessary for the budget
• Cancellation must be available through an account toggle

Comparison

Which should you choose? Amazing Clubs is the stronger default gift because its delivered price is clear and its company-wide review record is substantial. Beer of the Month Club is the more interesting specialist: choose it for the Rare Beer Club, a focused style, or custom scheduling rather than for the ordinary 12-beer format alone.

FAQ

Does it auto-renew? Fixed-duration orders (2-12 shipments) do not. Open-ended memberships bill every cycle until cancelled.

Can I combine club types? Yes — Design Your Own Club lets you mix any of the five beer club types into one membership.

What if I don't like a shipment? Contact them within 30 days under the Satisfaction Guarantee for a remedy, or cancel anytime for a refund on unshipped product.

How soon does the first box ship? The club says the first shipment normally leaves within a week of signup. Delivery timing depends on the destination and selected schedule.