skunking in real time?

Given the right conditions, can a beer skunk in the time it takes you to drink it?

I had a Dogfish 60 minute, poured into a clear glass, at lunch the other day. We sat outside and it was bright and hot - I'm sure the UV index had to be a 9 or a 10. It seemed to me that over the course of drinking the beer, I got a skunky-like taste. I know that the skunk flavor is a result of light interacting with the isohumulones from the hops, so I thought perhaps I was witnessing this happen in real time. The other option I suppose is that I was noticing a flavor shift as the beer warmed up. (I know, I know, I should have drank faster)

How long does it take for beer to skunk?

It can definately happen in real time. Especially with lighter beers. From what Ive read very hoppy beers can skunk in as little as 30secs of intense sunlight.

http://www.evansale.com/skunked_beer.html

Absolutely. I've had a beer in a glass that I left on the grill for 10 minutes while I was attending some stuff in the kitchen and by the time I came back there was a noticeable skunk quality to it.

you put a glass of beer on the grill?? what??!

On the table that hangs off the side of the grill...

smartass

Ill take my beer medium rare please...