Discover Something Worth Drinking: EJ’s Wine and Beer Clubs
Skip the grocery store wine aisle and gas station beer cooler. Join our clubs for monthly discoveries that’ll actually impress your taste buds (and maybe your friends).
Let’s Learn About EJ’s Wine and Beer Clubs
Here in Dubuque’s Historic Millwork District, we believe life’s too short for boring beverages. That’s why we created our Wine and Beer Clubs—to rescue you from the endless parade of mass-produced, committee-approved drinks that taste like they were designed by focus groups.
Both our clubs work the same way: we do the hunting, you do the enjoying. Each month, we hand-pick exceptional bottles that you won’t find at big-box stores, then serve them up with detailed tasting notes and stories worth sharing. Whether you’re already a wine or beer enthusiast or just someone who knows there’s got to be something better out there, our clubs offer a monthly ticket to flavors that actually have character.
No pretentious nonsense, no wine-speak nobody understands—just great drinks and the stories behind them, delivered right here in Dubuque.
EJ’s Wine Club
Our Wine Club is for individuals who have realized that wine doesn’t have to be intimidating to be interesting. Each month, we curate 1-2 bottles of small-production wines that you definitely won’t stumble across at your typical retail spots—think family-owned vineyards and hidden gems that big distributors overlook.
Choose from 6-month memberships ranging from $135 to $270, with options for mixed selections, read-only, or chilled wines only. Members get 15% off all regular-priced items on pickup days (yes, that discount actually adds up), plus first access to special tastings and limited releases.
Each selection comes with detailed tasting notes that explain what you’re drinking without making you feel like you need a sommelier certification to enjoy it. Pickup is available after the 15th of each month—no shipping, as we’d rather see you in person and discuss what you’re drinking.
EJ’s Beer Club
Our Beer Club celebrates the art of not fixing what isn’t broken. We focus on traditional breweries whose recipes have remained unchanged for decades, sometimes for over 100 years. These aren’t trendy craft experiments; they’re time-tested classics from renowned brewing regions worldwide.
For $150, you receive six months of carefully selected imported beers, valued at $30 per month. That might be two premium bottles, a six-pack, or a mixed selection—whatever best showcases that month’s featured tradition. We’re talking Belgian Trappist ales, German precision lagers, Japanese craftsmanship, and Celtic heritage brews that represent the pinnacle of their respective styles.
Each selection includes detailed tasting notes and brewery histories, plus that same 15% member discount on pickup days. Your beers are ready after the 1st of each month because good beer, like good wine, shouldn’t wait for shipping companies to figure out proper handling.
Look, we get it—joining a club feels like commitment, and commitment feels scary. But here’s the thing: sour wine and boring beer are also commitments, just really disappointing ones that happen one bottle at a time.
Our clubs are designed for real people who want to drink better without having to become experts first. We handle the research, hunting, and pretentious vocabulary so you can focus on the fun part—actually drinking something worth your time and money.
Whether you choose wine, beer, or both (because why limit yourself?), you’re getting access to bottles with actual stories, flavors with actual character, and a local community that appreciates the difference. Additionally, the 15% member discount means the clubs pay for themselves if you shop with us regularly.
Ready to upgrade your drinking game? Please stop by our Historic Millwork District location, and let’s get you signed up.