If the fuel was ethanol, it probably phase separated, somehow changes to a yellowish-orange color that is basically just like water.
It sounds like you still have issues in the carb, and it may be blocked pas-sages or jets (low speed/idle, most likely). You might also find a black sooty type particles that may be from fuel lines breaking down from ethanol use. Or it may just be the trash that ethanol turns into. You should blow out all fuel and air pas-sages, and jets with compressed air, re-as-semblance then try again. Remember what the low speed adjustment is when taking apart, and don't forget, remove needle valve seat and reset float height when installing (it is not unusual to have some trash on backside of the seat, and if r&r seat float height always changes. ).
You should also add a fuel additive to each tank of fuel.

Good luck.