Frequently Asked Questions

Check out our FAQ page to gain some knowledge about our processes!

Shipping Beer

What’s up with shipping?

Bad news! The company we were shipping beer through is no longer able to ship our beer. We are now exploring other options to get our product into beer lovers’ hands!

Shipping beer is a battle we have been fighting from the beginning. Laws are very convoluted and downright unfair when it comes to shipping alcohol. There are 13 states that allow breweries to ship beer through an authorized carrier straight to your door. Wisconsin is not a state that allows breweries to ship beer, and since we are a brewery in Wisconsin, we can’t ship beer.

The folks at MobCraft are working hard to see legislative change and we need your help. Here is a link to find your congressional representative. If you agree breweries should be allowed to ship nationally, send them a message! (Tough battle – but we’ve got to start somewhere!)

Local matters too! Here is a link to find your local legislator. Reach out to them if you believe breweries should be allowed to ship beer to your door, just as wineries are able to ship you wine.

We are grateful for your support and passion for great beer!

Why can’t my beer be shipped within Wisconsin?!

Unfortunately, we cannot ship within the state of Wisconsin due to a law prohibiting the direct shipment of beer to customers in Wisconsin. This is an unfair law that restricts fair trade in our state. Wineries can obtain a permit to ship wine directly to consumers in our state, however, breweries cannot. As a proud brewery in our great beer state located in Brew City we find this to be an unjust and upsetting law. If you feel the same, we encourage you to contact your state representative! Find your representative here. Tell them you find it unfair that you are able to have wine from Wisconsin wineries shipped to your door and not beer.

It is very exciting to help change our state’s laws and it is in fact quite easy. Representatives value your input just as much as any communication MobCraft as a business sends their way. We thank you for being fans of MobCraft and we hope you can help us level the playing field in Wisconsin!

Can subscriptions be shipped?

We are not shipping subscriptions at this time. You can order the crowdsourced beers through Bevv as they are released! Sign up for our email list to never miss an update.

Madison pickups

Madison pre-order pickups

Beginning January 2019 we are discontinuing Madison as a pickup location. We are sad to announce that Madison will no longer show up on our website as a pickup option. We hope to have a Madison pickup option available again in the future!

UPDATE: We host pop-ups in Madison from time to time! Watch our social media or join our email list for updates!

Vote/Place A Pre-order

How do I vote for a beer?

The voting period will be announced via social media, email and on the voting form prior to the launch. Select which beer you would like to see brewed and follow the prompts to finish placing your vote on our “vote” page.

How do I order a beer?

When a beer wins the voting round it will go up for pre-order on our website. You can check out winning recipes and place pre-orders here for pick-up in our Milwaukee, WI taproom. The winning beers can be ordered until they have sold out.

Can I order multiple times?

Yes, you can!

What happens if my beer doesn’t win?

Sometimes if a beer is a close second it can make an appearance in a future voting round!

The process

Package type

4-PACK OF 12 FL OZ CANS OR 6-PACK OF 12FL OZ CANS
Crowdsourced beers in CANS! That’s right! Depending on the style of the beer you will receive a 4pk or a 6pk of cans! Why the shift away from bottles? We have brewed and aged the beer to perfection and we want you to enjoy it fresh! Cans offer a versatile vessel to enjoy your beer from almost anywhere! Cheers!

How long does it take for me to get my beer?

When we are running a vote, the voting period spans from the first through the 21st at 11:59 PM CST. Once the winner is named the winning beer will be brewed the following month – you can expect most of the beers we make to be packaged in 4-6 weeks after it has been brewed. We say “most” because some beers take longer than others, our higher ABV beers take an extra week, lagers and beers with secondary ingredient additions take about 6 weeks, and barrel-aged beers can age from 6 months to a year! – It is all in the beers time so to say.

How do I receive the beer I ordered?

Once the beer is packaged and ready for release, it can be picked up at our Milwaukee Taproom & Brewery. You will receive detailed emails when the beer is ready to be picked up.

Is this legal?

Are you 21+ Years of Age? If so, Yes! As long as you live in one of the states that allow shipments of beer from a retailer to your door (see where we can ship FAQ) or pick up your beer at one of our pickup locations – we are good to go!

Beer subscriptions

Tell me about MobCraft subscriptions

Subscriptions to MobCraft’s Crowdsourced Beers  – When you subscribe you will receive the next 3, 6, or 12 releases of crowdsourced beers depending on the subscription you choose – If you choose an ongoing subscription, you will never miss a crowdsourced beer! Why do we do it this way? Subscription releases are based off when the beer is packaged and released – not when the beer wins. The order of beers received in a subscription is determined by when they are packaged. This is the best way to get you your beer faster! Crowdsourced beers win monthly – this does not mean they are released monthly. Some beers take 4 weeks others take a year. Some months two beers will go out, other months no beers will go out. It is all in the beer’s time.

Sadly, we are not able to ship subscriptions at this time. However, you can order crowdsourced beers on Bevv as they are released!

When am I charged?

You will be charged for your subscription beers when the next beer to release is packaged or when a beer sells out (this ensures you will get the beer). Please be sure your credit card is kept up to date to avoid gaps in your subscription.

If a beer sells out before it is packaged, you will be charged upon the beer selling out and you will receive the beer when it is actually packaged. Please note: This could be a few weeks later depending on when it sells out. 

When will I receive beer?

Crowdsourced beers win several times throughout the year. Subscription releases are based off when the beer is packaged or sells out, not when the beer wins. The order of beers received in a subscription is determined by when they are packaged. This is the best way to get you your beer faster! If a beer sells out before it is packaged you will be charged upon the beer selling out and you will receive the beer when it is packaged. Please note: This could be a few weeks later depending on when it sells out. Some months two beers will be packaged and released, other months no beers will be released. It is all in the beer’s time. You will receive subscription crowdsourced beers as they are packaged and released.

Beer gifts and beer gift subscriptions

How do I gift beer?

You can gift an individual beer by pre-ordering a beer you think your beer-loving friend will like and selecting that it is a gift when checking out. When you enter their information they will receive notifications when the beer is ready to go! OR You can gift a beer subscription! Subscribe your beer-loving-someone-special to MobCraft and give them the gift that keeps on giving! With 3, 6, and 12 crowdsourced beer release options you are sure to please! When you purchase a subscription be sure to check that it is a gift at checkout and enter their information!

Tell me about MobCraft gift subscriptions

Gift Subscriptions to MobCraft’s Crowdsourced Beers – When you give a beer gift subscription the recipient will receive the next 3, 6, or 12 releases of crowdsourced beers depending on the subscription you choose to gift – If you choose an ongoing subscription, they will never miss a crowdsourced beer! Why do we do it this way? Subscription releases are based off when the beer is packaged, not when the beer wins. The order of beers received in a subscription is determined by when they are bottled. This is the best way to get you your beer faster! Crowdsourced beers win monthly – this does not mean they are released monthly. Some beers take 4 weeks others take a year. Some months two beers will go out, other months no beers will go out. It is all in the beer’s time so to say.

When will I be charged?

If you are gifting an individual beer you will be charged when you purchase the beer – not when the beer is packaged and released. OR If you are gifting a beer subscription you will be charged for the subscription beers as the beer is packaged and released or sells out – NOT when it wins a voting round. Please be sure your credit card is kept up to date to avoid gaps in your gift subscription.

If a beer sells out before it is packaged you will be charged upon the beer selling out and the recipient will receive the beer when it is actually packaged. Please note: This could be a few weeks later depending on when it sells out. 

When will they receive beer?

Subscription releases are based off when the beer is packaged, not when the beer wins. The order of beers received in a subscription is determined by when they are packaged. This is the best way to get you your beer faster! Crowdsourced beers win monthly – this does not mean they are released monthly. Some beers take 4 weeks others take a year. Some months two beers will go out, other months no beers will go out. It is all in the beer’s time so to say. You will receive subscription crowdsourced beers as they are bottled and released.

If a beer sells out before it is packaged you will be charged upon the beer selling out and the recipient will receive the beer when it is actually packaged. Please note: This could be a few weeks later depending on when it sells out. 

Where else can I find MobCraft beer?

We are available at retail locations throughout the Midwest!