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)

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)

agree with Josh, and the worst bottles are the greens, like Heinekin. I’m not a huge fan, but their beer tastes much better from a can. their bottles produce some awful skunky stuff. the other factor is that cans and their... (17 replies, last updated by MGZ September 3, 2009)

Which Canadian beer do you think comes closest to the flavour of Corona or Sol? (9 replies, last updated by mojoeater July 20, 2007)

the flavor of the beer in any way. Also you will see these cans in the shape of bottles. Since they are opaque they don’t allow light in and beer doesn’t get “lightstruck” which is when beer gets that... (15 replies, last updated by mdatwood13 October 21, 2006)

by raw food fanatics. >>"Light may turn it skanky, but there’s nothing in it to “go bad”." The technical term here is skunky. And most of us beernuts would call that going bad. But beer does change over time and in... (11 replies, last updated by Sunnyside Rover December 15, 2004)

I’m heading to Cabo on Saturday for the week. What beer should I drink? (22 replies, last updated by streetgourmetla July 10, 2008)

) - maybe it was just skunky. I actually like some of the beers at Capital City – the nut brown is good. (31 replies, last updated by Jim Dorsch May 9, 2002)

Does anyone here have any good, solid information about dry beer? Bud Dry is the only beer I like. Unfortunately, it’s not that easy to find; in fact, for some reason, dry beer in general is not easy to find. I called the 800... (13 replies, last updated by Jim Dorsch February 21, 2002)

That’s right. Light of certain wavelengths reacts with hop compounds to produce that skunky taste. Brown glass is best at protecting beer (well, a can or keg is best), green is second best, and clear glass, well ... Miller... (29 replies, last updated by rl May 10, 2005)

Down to the final planning stages for my wedding. We’re having a full bar, wine and champagne. Since we are providing our own alcohol I’m limiting the beer selections. I’m thinking two domestics (regular and... (51 replies, last updated by MOREKASHA March 2, 2009)

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)

't drink them - beer doesn’t turn skunky unless exposed to sun (not just heat). And if you get skunky beer, ask for a lime to cover it up – that’s how that wonderful tradition got started. (8 replies, last updated by mrnyc May 14, 2003)

I’m not really a big Heineken fan, but i prefer the skunky bottles over the cans which aren’t skunky. Not sure why, maybe because as a teen, the only imported beer I had was in the green bottles, Heinekin, St. Pauli... (118 replies, last updated by Clarkafella September 5, 2009)