Once again Bissell Brothers have taken a traditional style of beer and put their own twist on it.

From the moment the golden elixir graced my glass, I knew I was in for a treat. The lively effervescence produced a frothy head and the first whiff was that of lemon and grain.Taking my first sip, I was immediately struck by the crisp and clean pilsner profile with a malt foundation and a subtle sweetness that swirled with a floral essence. This was perfectly balanced with a hop bitterness, and bready notes. The lemon was also present but not overpowering. The mouthfeel was light and the crispness made it extra refreshing. If you are not a fan of the omnipresent holiday spiced beers this time of year or burned out on the myriad of IPA’s available this is a refreshing break!

The Sonic Pairing: Crisp with floral notes immediately made me think of Smashing Pumpkins 1993 release, “Siamese Dream”. This was the album that launched them into the stratosphere with hits like “Cherub Rock”, “Disarm” and “Today”. There are layers of crisp distorted guitars that form a wall of sound that oozes points of melody with Billy Corgan’s vocals swirling anger and vulnerability throughout. From the anthemic build of “Soma” to the tender sweetness of “Spaceboy” all of the emotions are wrung out of a soul who’s heart has been broken and is looking for solace anywhere they can find it.

The beers featured in The Sonic Beer Blog can be found at Mass Liquors on Chandler St, Worcester, Mass