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Default Starter Question.

On 8 Dec 2005 13:43:09 -0800, wrote:

>I know, I know, enough with the starter Q: & A: stuff.
>
>I just have an easy Q: what should a good starter smell like, and does
>a bad starter smell like.
>
>The pink color is mold, I just want an Idea of the smell.
>
>Does it smell like beer, rubbing alcohol, cider, or
>??????????????????????????
>You get the point
>
>SO, Q: GOOD SMELL vs. BAD SMELL
>
>Thanks, Chris


Fruity smell = good
Yeasty smell = good
Vomit, gunpowder, "horrid" and others = bad

If you want to be sure its good, taste it. Should taste sour.(the
starter, not the bread.)

FWIW