Question about Sap flavors.

[Pauly V]

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i have 2 large Maples growing close to one another. They flow like mad! 1 Of the taps facing east has an off flavor to tbe sap. Hard to explain it but its a "green" bitter flavor. The west side tap is above average sweet tasting. Consistant with each time i collect. (i always taste the sap, on every tree)
Is there a reason for this? Should I discard the sap?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170206/b62224000097fec9eee8858431c2eacd.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170206/1976fac1661dc61a38413c08b3480388.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170206/fa97e4fb4e3cf491af9b9d853560a329.jpg

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[psparr]

Could be into some damaged wood and pulling some flavor from that?

One year I had what looked like syrup coming out of the tap. Perfect amber color. When I pulled the tap you could just see a little brown wood at the back of the hole.

[Pauly V]

Could be into some damaged wood and pulling some flavor from that?

One year I had what looked like syrup coming out of the tap. Perfect amber color. When I pulled the tap you could just see a little brown wood at the back of the hole.
shavings were white when tapped. I have been getting 2 gallons of sap from this tap on each run. im not gonna sweat it, just made me go hmmm.

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