Garage Project Wild Club

What's in the box: Expect a selection of Garage Project's wild fermented, sour or barrel-aged beers, though the site does not state exact quantities.

Garage Project is an independent brewery based in Wellington, known in New Zealand and beyond for experimental, small-batch beers and frequent new releases. Wild Club is its membership for the more unusual end of that range: wild fermented, sour and barrel-aged beers from the brewery's Wild Workshop. If you already like funky, tart or oak-aged styles, this is one of the more credible local sources, since the brewery has a long track record with this kind of beer. The site does not clearly lay out the club's pricing, how often shipments arrive or how many bottles come in each one, so check those details before you sign up. The main online shop offers free standard shipping on domestic orders over $80, but it is not clear whether the same terms apply to club shipments. You must be 18 or over to buy, and the site asks you to confirm your age before you enter. Wild beers are an acquired taste and often cost more than everyday craft beer, so this club makes most sense for drinkers who already know they enjoy sours and barrel-aged releases. If you mostly drink hazy IPAs or lagers, you may be better off buying from the regular shop instead.