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[QUOTE=4010;323249]Have you been able to get your filter to work better. With my syrup I can it with out filtering and let it sit until the syrup is clear and recan , I have notice this year it's...

It was a used filter from last year and wasn't washed with anything but really hot water. Before I used it again this year I again rinsed it really well. I will do some searching on here for that...

I just finished my first batch of the year and had about a gallon of syrup. I don't know what I am doing wrong though because it always seems to have a cloudy look or like little clouds floating in...

I am still pretty new (3rd year) and finished my first batch for the year. Only about a gallon of syrup so far. My syrup seems to look a little cloudy or like little clouds floating in it and I...

I should also add that my evaporator is something that leaves much to be desired. I only have a 16 gallon stainless steel pot on a turkey fryer burner. I am planning on an evaporator build soon.

First off thanks for all the advice and replies. It a big help. As for me I prided myself in being the guy who pays close attention to those small details as well. I would smell and make sure each...

First batch turned out great. Now my second go around has a funny odor while boiling. Usually while boiling it has that sweet vapor smell and this stuff smells bitter. I tasted it and it tastes...

I think that might be my problem. I just went off the hydrometer and not temp. I also think I need to filter more. The full bottles show it best and it is just like a light cloud in floating in it. I...

Thanks for advice! I am already getting the itch for spring again!

I prefiltered sap before boiling with a krylon filter then filtered again with a cloth filter before finishing. I didn't filter from finishing pan to bottle.

This spring was my first time making syrup. It seems to be a tad cloudy with a bit of sugar grains in some of it. Does that mean I boiled too long or got a bit too hot? Pics don't really show what I...

Sorry. Haven't checked in awhile. I did use a hydrometer and bottled it when the hydrometer said it was done.

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Ended with about 75 ounces. VERY light color. Not sure if that means anything.

Finishing up what I have collected this year. Pulled taps yesterday and got approx 20 gallons on 12 taps. First year trying this so taking baby steps. Loving it so far. Some trees of mine were dry...

I am not far from Fergus and DL also and dripping very slowly. This past weekend just about shut off and a few trees haven't even started. Very tiny blooms started when it warmed up but didn't open....

Tiny little buds now and still not a drop on 10 taps. Looking dismal the way it's been. Praying for a miracle so I can try boiling my first ever batch.

Nice and cool here in western MN also. I have only Silvers and no buds yet. I am not sure what is going on being I haven't got a drop yet. First time doing this and thinking I picked a bad year to...

Keeping my fingers crossed with this cooler weather moving in.

Just getting started on this new venture in life. I am on the far western edge of maple tree territory so I have limited access to maple trees. So far I haven't had a drop on any of my taps. Any...