Society THE BUTCHER Review (Russian Imperial Stout 9.666%)

クラフトビールレビュー：Society / THE BUTCHER (Russian imperial stout 9.666%)

This article is based on a past tasting experience and was updated in June 2025.

Society / THE BUTCHER (Russian imperial stout 9.666%)

 

 

 

 

 

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【クール便限定】ソサエティ テンス アニー トリプルIPA 10% 473ml×1本 缶入り クラフトビール 地ビール アメリカ カリフォルニア ジャケ買い デザイン缶 アート缶 いろいろ 選んで 飲み比べ 酒のたなか 賞味期限：2023年6月7日 価格：1210円（税込、送料別) (2022/9/24時点)

Appearance
Jet black—still dark even when held up to light

Aroma (Orthonasal)
Bitter chocolate. Hops with a subtle minty accent. Simple grapefruit-forward hops.

Aroma (Retronasal)
Licorice, charred malt, and a pronounced bitterness.

A slight burnt cigarette-like ash quality. Charred bitterness. Some people may find this off-putting.

Mouthfeel
Slightly heavy yet gentle. A natural gentleness. Enters as smoothly as water.

Body & Texture
From the clean mouthfeel, bitterness remains gentle even on the tongue. Sweetness arrives before any harshness does. Bitter chocolate.

The Swallow
Bitterness intensifies, along with hop spiciness. Not harsh, though. Gulping it might be challenging, but fortunately this isn’t a gulping style of beer, so it’s not a concern. The finish really makes you aware of how hop-forward it is. Slightly grassy, with a touch of sakura mochi (cherry blossom rice cake) leafy character.

Aftertaste
Cacao with a bitter chocolate-like sweetness, A coffee-like berry acidity lingers on the tongue as it transitions into a dry finishRich yet dry and clean, leaving only a lingering aftertaste—a quality that feels refreshingly deliberate and unmistakably Society.

Overall Impression
Rich yet dry. Complex yet clean. And a long bitter chocolate aftertaste. Very much Society’s signature. Has weight too. Really excellent.

The burnt cigarette-like ashy bitterness means this won’t be for everyone. I personally love it. The bitter chocolate may be a touch too refined for pairing with a cigarette. There’s a certain in-between quality. But I like it.

Off-Flavors
Slight burnt-bottom-of-the-pot malt? Not overpowering but noticeable.

Bottom of Glass
A slight bitterness like malt scorched on the bottom of a pot. Not enough to be concerning. The mouthfeel is still gentle. Spiciness becomes a bit more pronounced. It really drives home how much hops are in this beer.

🏆 Overall Rating

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クラフトビールレビュー：Society / THE BUTCHER (Russian imperial stout 9.666%) – FAQ

クラフトビールレビュー：Society / THE BUTCHER (Russian imperial stout 9.666%): What does it taste like?

クラフトビールレビュー：Society / THE BUTCHER (Russian imperial stout 9.666%) is a stout style beer. Please see the article above for a detailed review of its flavor, aroma, and appearance.

クラフトビールレビュー：Society / THE BUTCHER (Russian imperial stout 9.666%): Where can I buy it?

It may be available at specialty craft beer shops or online stores. If hard to find, our recommended craft beer picks for other great options.

Are there other recommended stouts?

We review many stouts on this site. The Complete Guide to Dank IPAやDDH & TDH Beer Guide as well.

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