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Maple Syrup System 2015

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  1. Well Seasoned

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    I Only have about 2 gal:( of sap

    Maybe 5 or more by tonight......
     
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    image.jpg So went to the little grocery in town came home with this to try. It gave Mrs Butterworth a run for her money.
     
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    You ever watched the butterflies feed at a fresh maple stump in the spring?
     
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    Haven't noticed that before but I'll have to keep an eye out... I love watching the seasons change back there - especially the spring and fall. :)

    I wish more butterflies were attracted to my sap and syrup production.... The ants sure love it! :picard:
     
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    Here in Vermont, that stuff used to be called "Fancy" grade syrup. Guaranteed all the out-of-state tourists would buy it all up, at a premium price, thinking that it was the best we had to offer. Meanwhile, the natives would hoard the Grade A Dark and Grade B because it was such a strong maple flavor. The last time I made syrup at home, it was like smoked molasses. I think I went too far....
     
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    I'm up for some of the good stuff. Now let's see what I can come up with to barter with.:)
     
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    What grocery stores do you have there? Our Albertsons was sold to Ridleys.
     
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    I still have your address.... ;) Please allow 1-2 weeks for processing. :D
     
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    Anybody with any maple syrup updates? I'm boiling some down since this afternoon, not much. Next week's temps are looking perfect and I'll tap another 24 trees. I need to step up my game, time is runing out.
     
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    Seems like things are picking up here. Got about 10 gallons in the last two days. Haven't added any new taps yet but I might this weekend since the snow is melting pretty fast.

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    I boiled down the little I collected. Ended up with around 24 oz. Made a big batch of pancakes tonight and was delighted with the flavor. Im hoping by next weekend, there is higher yield.:chef:
     
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    This was from the other night, even in the cold the millers LOVE to sip the sap too!!

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    We've had a REALLY strong run since Tuesday, I'm guessing because the ground is finally starting to thaw and that's letting the sap flow from the roots..
    I boiled off around 30 gallons on Sunday and another 55 gallons Wednesday evening, so far I've got close to 2.5 gallons of syrup! I've got a double pine removal tomorrow morning, then I'm putting out 30-40 more taps and I'll cook off the 55 gallons I've collected since Thursday. ..finally starting to pick up, looks like next week will be PRIMO temps here for sappin'!
    Here's a sneak peek at some of the pics I've taken so far. Lots more to come, also getting some video.....

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    That bottle of gold sure is perty Scott... :yes:
     
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    I really like your setup Scotty :yes:The sap here started 3 days ago for me.We only have 8 taps out have collected around 5 gallons so far.
     
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