Fermenting in Light?

[_shane]

I accidentally started in a glass carboy in some ambient/direct light for the first day and a half. Will my ale be skunked or is it gonna be okay now that I have it in the dark?

 

[flars]

Direct UV can cause problems during fermentation. Reflected light, maybe not. I have never been in this situation. All as I can say is let the fermentation finish. Keep your fermentation temperature under control. The taste of your first hydrometer sample in 2 to 3 weeks will give you the best idea of how it will finish after bottle conditioning. Post your result.

 

[bmac]

More than likely it will be skunked due to the direct exposure to uv light, but you also need to remember that direct sunlight will cause a pretty good temp rise which can create some undesirable off flavors in addition to the "skunky" flavor/aroma.