Beer52 Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Considering 15,706 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff and customer service for being exceptionally friendly, helpful, and efficient. Many people appreciate the understanding and knowledgeable approach from advisors, often leading to smooth interactions. Reviewers also enjoy the impressive selection and high quality of the products offered, including unique beers and whiskies. However, some customers also noted significant difficulties with the cancellation process, which often requires a phone call instead of online action. People reported long hold times and feeling pressured with sales pitches during these calls, with some finding the website misleading regarding cancellation steps.

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Staff

Clients share positive opinions on staff, frequently describing them as friendly, helpful, and professional.... See more

Customer service

People report positive experiences with customer service, highlighting the outstanding, professional, and... See more

Subscription

Customers had ambiguous experiences with subscription, with many reporting difficulties canceling their... See more

Cancellation

Reviewers mention ambiguous feedback about cancellation, with many expressing significant frustration over... See more

Product

Customers consistently note positive experiences with product, praising the impressive selection and... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was a subscriber for a couple of years and enjoyed the beer very much - never had any problems. Sadly for health reasons I needed to cancel but the request was processed immediately by Santino Faill... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Got the free crate of beer via a voucher, but realised I couldn't commit to full subscription. My first call to customer service was 11 mins on hold and then an immediate hang-up for some reason. I ra... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service as always with Beer 52, friendly and very helpful. Over the years I’ve thought of leaving and they keep me in by offering such great offers and service! Excellent company & customer... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

To whom it may concern. I wanted to provide the following feedback today for Steven. A fantastic service. Steven was supportive, patient and genuinely cared about helping me. I couldn’t have asked for... See more


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About Beer52

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Beer52 is the UK's most popular craft beer club, based right in the historic heart of Edinburgh, where brewing has a long and rich tradition which we’re proud to be a part of.

Each month we send you out a carefully, curated case of the finest craft beers to enjoy - tailored to your tastes and sourced from the best independent microbreweries from around the world.

In a nutshell, we’ve made it our mission to build and foster a community of people who’re just as passionate about craft beer as we are, we’re committed to finding the world’s best craft beers and broadening your beer horizons with some unique and exciting flavour profiles, straight to your door!

You’ll get to enjoy a few extra goodies each month too! Come behind the scenes at the world’s most exciting breweries each month with your included issue of Ferment magazine, join us as we travel the world, navigating the exciting world of craft beer, with some snacks for good measure.

For more information, see our FAQs: https://www.beer52.com/faq

Or if you need to get in touch then please reach out to us via https://www.beer52.com/help

Winner of SIBA: Best Independent Beer Retailer of the Year 2016, Winner of Business of the Year 2016 at Startups.co.uk. Winner of Buchanan Awards: Overall Business of the Year 2016 and Growth Business of the Year 2016

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

set up so that cancelling your account…

set up so that cancelling your account and cancelling your direct debit are split and independent - bit of a dishonest structure. They also take their time to reply, so you're stuck with a delivery that can't be refunded.

15 July 2026
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Reply from Beer52

Hi Mike. Thank you for your comments. You must cancel your subscription before your billing date. You can contact us by phone on 0131 285 2684, via Facebook Messenger or via our helpdesk https://www.beer52.com/helpCentre/home. If this was not done then at that stage we cannot offer a refund as the order has already been processed to our warehouse.

If you did want to contact us but were unable to phone our customer service at 0131 285 2684 for whatever reason, you could also contact us via Facebook Messenger as well via our helpdesk https://www.beer52.com/helpCentre/home. Our help centre link is at the bottom of our website and emails to our customers.

Thanks Beer52

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If you're looking to broaden your…Beer52 & Wine52 Review – Great Drinks, Great Deals, and Quentin the Brave

If you're looking to broaden your horizons beyond the usual supermarket "that'll do" selection, both Beer52 and Wine52 are fantastic ways to sample a huge variety of beers and wines from around the world without needing a spreadsheet and a passport to track them down.
The introductory offers are genuinely excellent. For the price of a modest takeaway, you can end up with a box packed full of interesting beers or wines that you'd probably never have picked up yourself. One month you might be sipping a craft beer from a tiny brewery in New Zealand, the next you're wondering whether you've suddenly become the sort of person who discusses "notes of blackberry and oak" while swirling a glass of Malbec.
The selection is usually varied, well-curated, and accompanied by magazines and tasting notes that somehow manage to make you feel sophisticated even while drinking in your pyjamas. It's a great way to discover what you actually like rather than repeatedly buying the same thing and hoping for the best.
Now, a special mention must go to the cancellation process.
You see, cancelling isn't quite as straightforward as clicking a button online and disappearing quietly into the night. No, my friends. First comes the online process. Then come the questions. Several questions. Questions that make you feel as though you're trying to leave a secret society rather than a drinks subscription.
Eventually, after you've navigated the digital equivalent of an escape room, you're invited to make that final phone call to the retention team.
This is where legend enters the story.
Quentin.
Quentin, if you're reading this, know that your patience deserves official recognition.
After answering what feels like ten questions online, customers finally arrive on the phone ready to explain, once again, that they would simply like to stop receiving boxes of alcohol through the post. Day after day, Quentin must calmly answer calls from people ranging from the mildly apologetic to the desperately determined.
"Are you sure you want to cancel?"
"Yes."
"Even after this fantastic offer?"
"Still yes."
"What if we reduced the price?"
"Quentin, please."
I can only imagine the conversations he endures. By the time a customer reaches him, they've already completed enough steps to qualify for a medium-level government security clearance.
Yet throughout it all, Quentin remains cheerful, professional and remarkably resilient. A brave man is Quentin. A very brave man indeed.
So, would I recommend Beer52 and Wine52?
Absolutely.
The introductory deals are excellent value, the products are high quality, and they're a fun way to explore new drinks you wouldn't otherwise discover. Just remember that if and when the day comes to cancel, you may find yourself embarking on a heroic quest that culminates in a conversation with Quentin, guardian of the retention department, keeper of the offers, and undoubtedly one of the most patient men in Britain.
Five stars for the drinks.
Five stars for Quentin.
Four stars for the obstacle course between deciding to cancel and actually doing it.

16 July 2026
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Reply from Beer52

Hi Stuart. Thank you so much for your review. I have passed this to Quentin's manager. Quentin Cetinaly is amazing, so thank you for sending us this. We are so pleased you enjoyed the beers.

Just a quick note, if you did want to contact us but were unable to phone our customer service at 0131 285 2684 for whatever reason, you could also contact us via Facebook Messenger as well via our helpdesk https://www.beer52.com/helpCentre/home. Our help centre link is at the bottom of our website and emails to our customers.

Thanks Beer52

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hayley crossling was really helpful…

Hayley crossling was really helpful today, she explained clearly how the new box will be ordered aswell as give some interesting background on how the beer boxes are put together. Very good experience

16 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The beers and wines provided were not to my taste

The beers provided were not at all to my taste. A preponderance of porter/stout/black ales, several pilsners. The wheat beer was American, for heaven's sake!

The vouchers offered as "free gifts" frequently involve signing up for subscriptions.

The whole operation, including the fact that you can't cancel online, seems not designed with customer experience in mind.

This comment applies to the companies' other sites - Coffee 52, Whisky 52, and Wine 52 as well. The wine delivery was in our minds only fit to use for cooking, for example. The Glenmorangie taster was sweet, but good.

15 July 2026
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Reply from Beer52

Hi David. Thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry to hear you may not have enjoyed some of the products. The nature of our products is that from time to time you may receive some that are not ones you might usually drink, and while our craft experts always try their best to choose products they think our customers will enjoy, they can't always meet everyone's specific tastes.

We are a subscription company. Details of the subscription are detailed on all of our gift cards. We are sorry if you were unaware of our subscription element. As part of your becoming a member of this exclusive club, the information detailing the subscription element was provided to you at each stage during sign-up.

If you did want to contact us but were unable to phone our customer service at 0131 285 2684 for whatever reason, you could also contact us via Facebook Messenger as well via our helpdesk https://www.beer52.com/helpCentre/home. Our help centre link is at the bottom of our website and emails to our customers.

Thanks Beer52

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All good

Phoned today to cancel my subscription, really friendly and helpful staff, no problems at all. Will definitely consider rejoining if circumstances change

16 July 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very hard to cancel

Very hard to cancel, the agents will try to bamboozle you on the phone, making it sound like you have closed your account but they have not.

The beer is fine, but the cancellation process is intentionally confusing.

- Update after support response -
The response is hilarious, it's just more deceptive behaviour targeting people reading the bad reviews. You cannot cancel through the help centre, you can only cancel over the phone and then you will spend 20 minutes convincing them why you should be allowed to cancel.

16 July 2026
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Reply from Beer52

Hi Justin. Thank you for your review. I am unable to see your details here to find your account. Please feel free to email us via our support desk https://www.beer52.com/helpCentre/home and we will assist you further.

Thanks Beer52

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have to call the company to cancel…

I have to call the company to cancel the subscription, ot looks bit shady. I have wait for almost 10 minutes to get the call. Even when i went to the call it went ages to get the final cancelation

16 July 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Beer52

Hi There. Thank you for your review. I am sorry if you have been receiving calls or messages from us that you may not want to receive any longer. Your marketing settings will remain how you selected when you signed up to us, even after your subscription is closed. I am unable to see your email address here. Please feel free to email us via our support desk https://www.beer52.com/helpCentre/home and we will assist you further.

Thanks Beer52

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Personal taste tips and down to earth advice

I dealt with Samantha a lovely member of the team who came across knowledgeable beers and wine alike I called to cancel my subscription after a friendly chat I still ended up buying a case of beer based solely on her rare good customer service 🤓

15 July 2026
Unprompted review

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