Bottling cider in clear bottles?

So I've got folks saving bottles for me to use for cider. I know clear bottles aren't the best choice because of degradation due to light exposure. But I keep all my filled cider bottles in a cardboard box in a corner in the basement. They never see light til they're opened or thrown in the fridge to chill. Would it be ok to use clear bottles for cider?

I use Newcastle bottles for cider; I like that they are clear, and I don't trust them for beer.

I don't do much cider, but I thought light exposure was only a problem for beer. The light interacts with compounds from the hops and skunks the beer. As long as the cider isn't hopped I would think it's fine. I mean, I wouldn't leave them out in the sun all day or anything though.

I will probably get flamed for this but here it goes anyways...

Yes, the traditional brown bottles are by far the best. I have used clear and green bottles for years and not had the first problem. Only takes a little care. I dont store them around fluorescent lights I keep sun exposure to a minimum. Normally, I use my green and clear bottles for the friends that love the brew but have a habit of not returning my bottles.

I'm by far no beer aficionado, I drink to support my brewing habit. But because I am blessed with a closet in my house that has no other sole purpose than to store what little bottling I do (kegging is the way to go), I can not for the life of me tell you what color bottle that beer your just poured me came from.

I actually enjoy Corona beer so I have been using those. They cap easily and also show off the color of each cider i have made. I have had no issues using them at all thus far.

peterj said:

I don't do much cider, but I thought light exposure was only a problem for beer. The light interacts with compounds from the hops and skunks the beer. As long as the cider isn't hopped I would think it's fine. I mean, I wouldn't leave them out in the sun all day or anything though.

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Cider doesn't skunk, but it does get light struck, ruining the cider if exposed to strong light. It's easy to prevent- cover a carboy with a blanket, and store clear bottles in a dark place.

I have been using 1 liter tonic bottles since I started bottling Cider. It has worked great!

Yooper said:

Cider doesn't skunk, but it does get light struck, ruining the cider if exposed to strong light. It's easy to prevent- cover a carboy with a blanket, and store clear bottles in a dark place.

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Oh cool, I didn't know that. Maybe I'll put a towel over the cider I have going in the basement then. Thanks!