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Certified Beer Server · Beer Flavor and Evaluation

Lightstruck Skunky

Syllabus Path

Recognize skunky aroma as a light-damage fault.

  1. III. Beer Flavor and Evaluation
  2. C. Off-flavor knowledge
  3. 2. Lightstruck skunky

Exam Focus

  • Lightstruck character is most noticeable in aroma.
  • Glass packaging is vulnerable when exposed to damaging light.
  • Skunky aroma should trigger a service-quality check.

Light-damaged beer

When beer smells skunky, light exposure is a likely cause. Servers should connect the aroma to storage and packaging conditions.

Key Terms

Skunky
A sulfur-like aroma associated with lightstruck beer.

References

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