Beer Sniffers

Beer Sniffers, online beer shop with an international catalogue

Beer Sniffers is a British online shop dedicated to selling craft beers, real ale, lagers and beer-related gifts. Its catalogue brings together references from more than 100 international breweries and 20 different countries, with the stated aim of offering outstanding beers without disproportionate prices.

The company operates under the legal name A R RETAIL LTD, registered in England and Wales with company number 07615770 and VAT number GB 459742156. Its registered office is at 43 Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, United Kingdom, DL3 7EH, while its trading or operating address is at WandHills Avenue, Skelton Industrial Estate, Saltburn by the Sea, Cleveland.

Selection of beers by style, country and strength

The catalogue is organised using filters that make it easy to search according to specific preferences. Among the available styles are fruit beer, IPA, lager, stout and wheat beer, as well as a broader classification including abbey, ale, altbier, amber ale, Belgian ale, Belgian dubbel, Belgian strong ale, Belgian tripel, Belgian wit, Berliner weisse, bitter, blonde ale, bock, brown ale, Christmas beer, cider, doppelbock, dortmunder, dunkel, dunkelweizen, Flanders red ale, flavoured, flavoured fruit beer, golden ale, gose, grisette, gruit, hefeweizen, hellas, hybrid beer, kellerbier, kolsch, kristallweizen, lambic, low alcohol, maibock, märzen, mild ale, Oktoberfest, pale ale, perry, pilsner, porter, radler, rauchbier or smoked, rye, saison, scotch ale, seltzer, single hop, sour, speciality grain, spice/herb/vegetable, strong ale, traditional ale, trappist and wheat beer.

The shop also allows filtering by country of origin, with beers from America, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Thailand and United Kingdom. It also offers a classification by alcohol strength in bands of 0-1%, 1-3%, 3-5%, 5-7% and 7+%.

Brands and breweries represented

Among the breweries and brands that appear in the catalogue are Beavertown, Grimbergen, Hitachino Nest, Mikkeller and Sam Smith Brewery. The selection includes specific examples such as Pabst Blue Ribbon, Bourgogne Des Flandres and Brugse Zot Blonde, with strength and format details visible on the product page, such as 4.6% ABV in 330 ml, 5% ABV in 330 ml and 6.0% ABV in 330 ml respectively. Some references are marked as suitable for vegans.

Shipping and purchase conditions

The shop offers free delivery for orders over £75. According to the published information, orders are delivered within three working days under normal conditions. The company warns that, during periods of high demand or disruption, stock availability can change daily and that, in the event of a lack of stock, it may offer alternatives or a full refund. Detailed conditions on deliveries, charges and delivery areas are set out in the site's help pages.

Origin and history of the company

Beer Sniffers arose from the initiative of two beer enthusiasts: one of them, raised around several Lancashire pubs owned by his family, and the other, a Yorkshireman with a large shed that ended up being used for beer storage. The company's name is inspired by Sally, the black labrador dog of one of the founders, who would sniff the ale orders when they arrived. The company maintains links with Yorkshire and Lancashire and presents itself as a project born of friendship and a shared interest in beer.

Loyalty programme and content

The shop has a loyalty programme based on Beer Tokens, as well as a Beer Club that offers incentives to customers. It also publishes a blog with articles on beer-related topics, such as Oktoberfest beers, International Beer Day, the most commonly used hop varieties or the differences between keg and cask beer. Users can subscribe to a newsletter to receive exclusive offers.

Headquarters and premises

Main premises: 43 Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, United Kingdom, DL3 7EH

Premises 2: WandHills Avenue, Skelton Industrial Estate, Saltburn by the Sea, Cleveland