A beer tasting term for an unpleasant odor detected in beer that has been left for a long period of time in direct sunlight is known as:

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Skunky is the term used in the beer industry for a beer that has an unpleasant odor due to the fact that the beer has been exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time. This is the reason why some beer manufacturers choose different colors for their glass beer bottles. This process is also known as the light-struck reaction.

A Beer Tasting Term for an Unpleasant Odor Detected in Beer