Sourdough starter--problem with the hooch?!

Question: I've tried yet another sourdough starter recipe (pretty much the same as other starters, only this one has vinegar). I noticed after the first several hours, the hooch sank to the bottom instead of rising to the top. The starter looks normal otherwise--smells vaguely sour/alcoholic, formed gas bubbles, etc. I gave it a good stir (even though the recipe didn't say to) and now on day two, the hooch is rising to the top. Does anyone have any clue why this happened?

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Answers: I've tried yet another sourdough starter recipe (pretty much the same as other starters, only this one has vinegar). I noticed after the first several hours, the hooch sank to the bottom instead of rising to the top. The starter looks normal otherwise--smells vaguely sour/alcoholic, formed gas bubbles, etc. I gave it a good stir (even though the recipe didn't say to) and now on day two, the hooch is rising to the top. Does anyone have any clue why this happened?

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i am sorry ive never done this receipe myself, so im going to give it a try, copied what you have/had done .

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