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Light strike is what happens to a beer when left out in the sun. The UV wavelengths react with the hop oils and 'skunk' the beer. There are some hop extracts that are made to avoid light strike (hence the increasing spread of clear and green beer bottles), but in a home brew setup it is best advised to avoid light strike wherever possible. | Light strike is what happens to a beer when left out in the sun. The UV wavelengths react with the hop oils and 'skunk' the beer. There are some hop extracts that are made to avoid light strike (hence the increasing spread of clear and green beer bottles), but in a home brew setup it is best advised to avoid light strike wherever possible. | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:53, 10 September 2011
Light strike is what happens to a beer when left out in the sun. The UV wavelengths react with the hop oils and 'skunk' the beer. There are some hop extracts that are made to avoid light strike (hence the increasing spread of clear and green beer bottles), but in a home brew setup it is best advised to avoid light strike wherever possible.
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