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LifeTree

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Long drawn out story:
This weekend I brewed my second beer, an old strong ale. Fermentation went wild and it was pretty cool to see. Not longer after fermentation started a roommate tells me the AC unit is being replaced the next day. I immediately began to panic obviously because I dont want the beer in the hot house for the few hours the worked on the air. So I transport it to another house to be safe. Later in the day I go back to pick it up and I see that I forgot to wrap the towel I brought with me around the carboy. It was in a somewhat dark room for a whole day totally exposed to the light.

Cut to the chase:
I accidentally left my carboy uncovered for a whole day, whats the chances that it will turn out skunky?

Im trying not to freak out on this :(
 
Very little. Relax. The density of the liquid means it would need an awful lot of light for an extended period to skunk the beer. You'll be fine.
 

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