Light (brown bottle)." Jason— I’m not a scientist, so I’m not prepared to argue the fine points, but the consensus among scientifically-minded beer people is that artificial light definitely does catalyze the hops... (31 replies, last updated by Nils November 8, 2001)

Just to build on this reply a bit- 'skunky' is definitely an issue with light struck beer. There is a very specific compound in the thiol family (found commonly in a skunk’s spray) that will result when isomerized alpha... (6 replies, last updated by Insidious Rex November 19, 2009)

cracked a case to get a couple) were wrapped in plastic so I bought them blind and since there’s a Brazilian nabe nearby I didn’t even think about it. Funny thing was although I only took a sip it didn’t taste... (1 reply, last updated by The Professor November 24, 2009)

As long as you don’t demand quality you will be. The food is so-so, 3 weeks ago the beer tap was 'skunky', (Harp tasted bad) and the c02 dispenser was not working properly (flat mixers). Got the impression this is a typical... (5 replies, last updated by mackey July 30, 2003)

Several times in the past few months, Heineken beer has come under discussion on the boards here, and each time it has been often criticized for having off, skunky tastes supposedly because of its green bottle. Now I realize that... (43 replies, last updated by Makanmata Rob August 21, 2001)

I would profer this warning on Trader Joe’s supply- at least from the Orange store, it was kind of dusty, and there was no date on it, but since I am a fan of it, I bought it... It definitely tasted pretty skunky and off-... (6 replies, last updated by vickib August 19, 2007)

won’t be as good as fresh beer. Beer is effected by light (causes skunkiness) and extreme temperature changes/range, so if you have bottles, keep them out of the light and keep them relatively cool (under 60 F),... (3 replies, last updated by rl October 18, 2004)

I remember liking the Clausthaler a lot more than others. So, here’s the question: Is it possible for a NA beer to taste Skunky? Some of the O’Doul’s I’ve had taste off to me. I’ll have to give the... (10 replies, last updated by jessica m. October 24, 2001)

their house-made beer had a skunky aftertaste to it. The owner of the place wrote back to say that fresh artichoke hearts would cost about twenty dollars a pound, and the price on the dish would go through the roof (a 6 oz portion... (4 replies, last updated by JK Grence October 12, 2001)

The beer will definately get "skunky" if you do that. We had the same issues until recently, when we got a small fridge for the den that is devoted to cold drinks for the guests, and cold water bottles for us to grab before a... (21 replies, last updated by Tom Hall October 1, 2004)

of oil was too strong and it was so dark on a gorgeous sunny day. One person thought his beer was flat and skunky, to which his girlfriend replied that Heineken is always flat and skunky. But a person at the bar sent back their... (1 reply, last updated by Hans September 22, 2003)

, I find that vegetarian food is often higher fat that what I would normally eat. They also have good beer, and I think I recall liking the bbq tempeh. The last time I had a salad at Rosettas, the greens were skunky and I did not... (4 replies, last updated by sarahyla January 14, 2009)

I hated it—I’ve never liked the taste of Heinikin though—skunky sort of beer. I really liked the Beck’s new light beer though-have you tried that? (6 replies, last updated by ctdfalconer July 1, 2006)

My experience with the Heartland on 51st and 6th is that the place is noisy, crowded, expensive and bad. The burger is marginally servicable, but not worth a special trip. Also the beer they brew there tastes like skunked skunky... (7 replies, last updated by mrnyc September 12, 2003)

Heineken is bitter, Beck’s and SPG usually have a "skunkiness" one doesn’t find in the best pilsener (Budvar/Czechvar), and Blue Moon is bland compared to witbiers from Belgian breweries. (118 replies, last updated by Clarkafella September 5, 2009)