First boil of the yr??????

[cpmaple]

Hello everyone,
Been making syrup for 10yrs now. But have a question is it best to hold off sweeten the pans till I have enough sap which is around 400 gallons or to start once I have enough to boil for several hrs. I’m just trying to keep from making really dark syrup. So what are the thoughts on it?? Thanks for your time cpmaple

[buckeye gold]

personally i'd boil when it was fresher, the sweet will come when it's ready. At least boiling it keeps it from degrading or spoiling