I'll never buy the skunking in minutes idea, with "science" behind it or through these stories. Why are pint glasses clear? Nearly all of them? Why don't bars open after dark? Sam Adams designed the "perfect beer glass" that takes in consideration all aspects of getting the best beer taste and aroma that you can...its clear!
Do you guys turn down beers during the day knowing that it will skunk before you finish it. I leave beers on my porch in an ice bucket all summer when I mow, they don't skunk. People say all lights skunk beer...really? Do you bottle in the dark? Do you have night googles for siphoning? Do none of you brew during the day?
I'm not saying beer doesn't skunk, but in minutes? I am personally filing that theory in a little draw along with hot side aeration and and a few other "truths" about brewing. I'm not flaming, but I literally can't wrap my head around this idea.
You either don't have a clue about what you're talking about or Plymouth Mass never gets any direct sunlight. I'm going to go with scenario number one.
April 10, 2008 - The Science of Skunking
Chemistry professor Brad Sturgeon of Monmouth College explains the science behind beer skunking and what kind of glass is best to protect against it.
Click to listen MP-3
Brad's paper in PDF form.
The basic brewing guys proved it didn't take long at all.
VIDEO
http://www.basicbrewing.com/index.php?page=september-14-2007---skunking-beer
They also did a good podcast on the science of it.
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