Why beer bottles are always green or brown in colour? Check here

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• Jun 9, 2022 | Guriya Khatun

Green was another colour that did a fantastic job of blocking sunlight from reaching the alcohol inside. 

Digital Desk:
The beer industry is currently one of the fastest-growing in the world. It is
less expensive than most alcoholic beverages, and a large portion of the
population enjoys it. Beer is not only popular for its low cost, but it is also
one of the world's oldest alcoholic beverages. Have you ever wondered why the
beer bottles are brown or green?

The green or
brown beer bottle has a specific significance. According to Business Insider,
beer bottles were once manufactured in Egypt. Beer was brewed and served in
transparent bottles. The beer manufacturers found that when sunlight passed
through these transparent bottles, the acid inside reacted quickly owing to the
UV wavelengths in the sunshine. As a result, the beer began to smell "skunky"
(like a skunk). People distanced themselves from beer as a result, and the
producers suffered major losses.

When the beer
companies began to suffer, they attempted a variety of solutions but were
unsuccessful. The bottle was finally coloured brown as the last option. And
this was actually effective. Brown bottles of beer did not deteriorate. This is
due to the fact that sunlight was unable to reach the liquid in the bottle.

When the
Second World War broke out, the beer companies were confronted with a new
problem. There was a shortage of brown bottles at the time, so businesses had
no choice but to use the new green colour.

Green was
another colour that did a fantastic job of blocking sunlight from reaching the
alcohol inside. As a result, green and brown bottles became the standard for
storing beer in order to keep sunlight out and the beer fresh.