Sorry, I wasn't really trying to be nasty! I apologize if I was harsh. And will try to do better.

I like it all! Light, dark and in between. And have made it all. award winning syrup to god awful tasting stuff that was grade A fancy color. This hobby is about doing the best you can do, continuing to learn and improve and then helping to teach others if possible. Mother nature sometimes give us good sap to work with other times not so much. The rest after that is up to us.

Brent can you describe the ropey syrup in more detail. I may have seen this tonight at the neighbors on some syrup he was reheating.

Have a great evening!

Regards,
Chris