Exam Focus
- Identify skunky/lightstruck flavor risk.
- Rank package protection: cans and covered cases best, brown glass better than green or clear.
- Recognize light exposure can damage beer within minutes.
What to know
Light can quickly create skunky aroma in susceptible beer, especially in clear or green glass.
Syllabus detail
- Lightstruck or skunky flavor can be caused by sunlight, fluorescent light, and most LED lights within minutes.
- Brown glass offers better protection than green glass; clear glass offers no protection.
- Cans, ceramic bottles, and closed case boxes provide maximum light protection.
Study task
Be ready to explain protect beer from light in the context of beer storage and apply it to a realistic Certified Cicerone® service, tasting, brewing, style, or pairing scenario.
Key Terms
- Protect beer from
- Identify skunky/lightstruck flavor risk.