Beer bottles are not just differently coloured for aesthetics; the colour plays a crucial role in preserving the beer's ...

This was because the clear glass allowed UV rays to penetrate the beer and alter the flavour. The solution was turning bottles brown, a darker colour which would block out the rays. After World ...

so, if you buy a clear glass bottle that has an orange-tinted film around it, leave it on! It's there for a reason, not just aesthetics,” he says.

Constellation Brands, which owns the Corona brand in the U.S., said it is recalling some 12-ounce clear bottles because they may contain small pieces of glass. The bottles in question make up less ...