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bottles?

  • 03-01-2016 2:31am
    #1
    SmartinMartin
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    Hi folks, I'm planning my first brew and of course I'm reading up on the many threads here. One thing I've noticed is that clear bottles are not recommended, and I wondered why. At the minute I have 50 or so clear .5 litre bottles so I'm hoping they're of some use. Any advice gratefully received.


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  • #2
    mordeith
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    SmartinMartin wrote: »
    Hi folks, I'm planning my first brew and of course I'm reading up on the many threads here. One thing I've noticed is that clear bottles are not recommended, and I wondered why. At the minute I have 50 or so clear .5 litre bottles so I'm hoping they're of some use. Any advice gratefully received.

    Something about direct sunlight I think. If you keep the bottles in a darkened place you should be grand.


  • #3
    SmartinMartin
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    Thank you, I was hoping that's all it was. After I bottle I'll be keeping them in a dark room so exposure won't be an issue.


  • #4
    Carawaystick
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    UV light hitting chemicals from the the hops causes the beer to smell bad - skunking is a term I heard for it.

    Keep the beer in a dark place and it'll be fine.


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