Thanks for your reply! ---Ned
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Ernie wrote:

> "Ned Gatewood" >> wrote in
> message
> Please settle a dispute between my wife and me. I am unable to find
> the answer in FAQ's. When taking a starter from the frig to feed and
> there is a sizable quantity of black liquid on top, should this be
> disposed of, or incorporated into the starter? And what is this black
> liquid?
> Thanks!
> Ned
>
> That liquid is Hooch. I think the word is from the bootleg era.
> It is alcohol and other by products. I say pour it off because
> the alcohol will eventually kill the yeast. Others mix it back
> into the starter.
> Ernie