Mikkeller Beer Mail

What's in the box: A selection of craft beers chosen by Mikkeller, though the homepage does not list exact contents or quantities.

Mikkeller is a Copenhagen beer company founded in 2006. It is known internationally for experimental, small-batch brewing and for its network of bars. Beer Mail is its subscription service, aimed mainly at drinkers in Denmark, with regular deliveries of beers picked by the Mikkeller team. The appeal is simple: you get a well-known brewery's releases without having to visit a bar or search through bottle shops. However, the homepage we checked says nothing about Beer Mail itself. It covers festivals, events, wholesale, bar partnerships, a newsletter and contact details. Those details include a Copenhagen office and a warehouse in Køge run with Bring Shelfless. Visitors must also confirm they are 18 or older before entering. The main page does not say what goes in a box, how often boxes ship, what they cost or which countries are served. Anyone thinking of subscribing should check the current terms directly before signing up. The company looks established and is open about its business details. It publishes a CVR/VAT number, a phone number and email addresses. For fans of Mikkeller's style, a subscription is a sensible way to keep up with new beers. Readers outside Denmark, or anyone who wants clear information up front, may find the lack of detail frustrating.