Finally have a good filter - is it worth it running old syrup through it?

[MarkL]

I finally got a great filter setup - 16" flat from Smoky Lake Maple - and my syrup is nice and clean for the first time ever.

I have dozens of quarts of syrup from earlier seasons that have about an inch of nitre and sludge at the bottom. Should I crack all these bottles open, reheat to 180 and refilter? Or just let it go?

I don't sell I just share/trade/give away so it's not a marketing concern it's just that...well, this year's syrup is so nice and clean it makes the older syrup feel bad by comparison.

MarkL

[mrnoodle]

I’m glad to hear that you finally nailed the filtering process. I’m still working on that one myself. Regarding your question; it all depends on your status in life, if you’re retired, go for it. If you have two teenagers, work a full-time job and are expecting the sap to run any day now (here in Wisconsin, winter is just starting to let go), I’d forget about it. My advice, pours yourself a glass of wine, sit back and enjoy the clarity of your 2013 batch.

[MarkL]

Yeah, I'll let it go...for a while anyway!

[SPILEDRIVER]

not me......id refilter it all,then sit back and enjoy the view