Light and Fermentation Cointainers

[azezal]

Hi. I use Young's Plastic fermentation containers. I have heard of light scuttling the beer from UV rays, but have never kept the fermentation containers away from light apart from when I am syphoning from them.

So far I do not think I have had and problems with the beer. Also there is no mention in the instructions with these containers to keep them in dark areas. So never have.

I just want to know if I should be worried about light with these containers? They are 5 gallon white/semi-clear plastic containers made by Young's.

 

[BrewStew]

ambient light from the room should be ok... but i'd avoid putting them in direct sunlight.

the process you speak of is called "skunking" where a chemical reaction from the sunlight takes place with the hop extracts causing off flavours/aromas. you'll know it when you've got it... cos it's foul!

 

[Wez]

I black bin liner mine :thumb:

 

[damfoose]

I black bin liner mine :thumb:

Same here easy fast and cheep way to protect your brewing beer..

 

[A T]

I ferment in a temperature controlled cupboard in the house = no light cept from the light bulb :lol:

 

[Aleman]

Stainless Fermenters here

 

[BrewStew]

Stainless Fermenters here

show off :lol: