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Santa Clarita Valley Outdoor Report: Skunky Beer

Q1.   Did you every wonder why some beer bottles are brown?  A1.    To protect the beer from the unwanted effects of ultraviolet light. Q2.   And what are the unwanted effects of ultraviolet light?  A2.    Skunky beer! Beer contains hops, a plant material, that normally produces a pleasing flavor in beer.  But hops also contain light-sensitive chemicals known as isohumulones.  ...

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