Light Struck

Question 1

What is light struck?

Answer 1

A skunky aroma/flavor created when iso-alpha acids are exposed to a specific frequency of light

Question 2

What is the name of the light-struck compound?

Answer 2

3-methyl-2-butane-1-thiol

Question 3

What is necessary for light struck to occur?

Answer 3

Light exposure
Presence of iso-alpha acids
Presence of riboflavin (photo-sensitizer)