Beer Jerk

What's in the box: A Beer Club box holds six distinctive New Zealand craft beers, intended to be drunk one per week over six weeks.

Beer Jerk is an Auckland based, New Zealand owned craft beer retailer that has been running since 2015, and its subscriptions are built around local independent breweries. The flagship Beer Club sends six beers every six weeks, with the idea that members drink one beer each Thursday and discuss it online with other subscribers. That social, one beer a week rhythm is the main thing that sets it apart from a simple monthly case. For people who want a different pace or a narrower focus, there are separate Monthly Mix and Monthly Hop Heads subscriptions, though the site does not spell out pricing or box sizes for those upfront. Outside the clubs, Beer Jerk sells one-off mixed packs, including a 12 pack variety case, a Best of NZ pack, a non-alcoholic mixed 12 pack and a 6 pack, plus a craft beer advent calendar. The company says it stores all beer cold in its Auckland warehouse, which matters for hop-forward styles that fade quickly. Shipping is included on orders over $150, so smaller orders will likely carry a delivery charge. The main limitation is scope: this is a New Zealand service focused on New Zealand beer, so it suits locals and gift buyers in NZ rather than anyone overseas. Subscription pricing is not shown on the main page, so expect to click through before committing.