Sweet or sour?

[red dorakeen]

It's been 2 warm days since I last boiled and due to circumstances beyond my control I haven't been able to boil even briefly.

Is there a positive way to tell if the sweetened pan is still good?

It doesn't smell any different than usual.

I'm going to bring it to a boil today. Tomorrow I expect to finally get some sap again.

[Russell Lampron]

If it still smells and tastes good it probably is. Try drawing some off. If it comes out of the draw off stringy it has turned ropey and is no good.

[buckeye gold]

when you bring it to a boil you will know. If it smells musty you lost it. It will be a pronounced must smell, you'll know it is not right. If it's still right liquid form and smells good it's most likely good.

[red dorakeen]

Thank you for the replies.

It draws off watery brown liquid, no stringiness.

Brought it to a boil and it still didn't smell off. Sort of stale steam with a tinge of maple.

Guess I'll have to go with it and see how the syrup tastes.

[Sugarmaker]

Sounds like it will be fine.
Keep firing when you have a chance and some sap!:)
Regards,
Chris