Should I keep cider in the dark?

[sphericalcamel]

SWMBO pointed out last night that since hops are what get skunked and there aren't hops in cider, does it need to be kept in the dark? Just curious.

Thanks!

 

[Alamo_Beer]

nope she's right...

just keep it in the right temp range and your good to go

 

[sphericalcamel]

Wonderful! Now I'll have room for another carboy in the closet!

Thanks

 

[Yooper]

I keep all my wines in the dark too- I can't remember exactly where I learned to do that, but I do remember being told to keep them out of the light. I don't think red wines would be hurt much, but white wines and ciders should be kept in the dark. I remember being told "a cool, dark place" but why, I can't remember!

 

[sphericalcamel]

Sounds good, I guess better safe than sorry. I don't want to risk ruining it.

 

[the_bird]

Toss an old, dark t-shirt around it if you need to take it out of the closet.

 

[davidsanton]

Drink it- its dark then ;-)

DS

 

[david_42]

Even though cider doesn't skunk, UV can breakdown critical flavors. With red wines, it can actually bleach them.