Scribner's Mountain Maple
02-28-2013, 07:39 AM
I have been wondering about the name changes of Syrup and about the last type of syrup proposed.
From my understanding light syrup will be 75+% clear, medium will be 50-75%, dark will be 25-50% and VERY DARK STRONG has no floor. It can be 0-25% light transmission. Is that right?
If what I am thinking is correct, nearly all the Syrup produced in the VERY DARK STRONG category would be C grade this year and historically. And Very Dark Strong vs. Commercial Syrup in terms of pricing will be significantly different.
My point is this, why sell good tasting commercial syrup this year? If you have the ability to store it safely, hold onto it for a year, or less. It's value may increase 50% per gal when the changes take effect.
This is just my guess, I wouldn't suggest to take this as advise, but thought it would make for an interesting conversation. Does anyone know when the changes are supposed to go into effect?
From my understanding light syrup will be 75+% clear, medium will be 50-75%, dark will be 25-50% and VERY DARK STRONG has no floor. It can be 0-25% light transmission. Is that right?
If what I am thinking is correct, nearly all the Syrup produced in the VERY DARK STRONG category would be C grade this year and historically. And Very Dark Strong vs. Commercial Syrup in terms of pricing will be significantly different.
My point is this, why sell good tasting commercial syrup this year? If you have the ability to store it safely, hold onto it for a year, or less. It's value may increase 50% per gal when the changes take effect.
This is just my guess, I wouldn't suggest to take this as advise, but thought it would make for an interesting conversation. Does anyone know when the changes are supposed to go into effect?