I've got about 40 gallons of this stuff (grade jug on the far right). I think I need to add some Brown Dye to it to make it look like Maple Syrup instead of Corn Oil.
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Real Light Syrup so far in 2013
I've got about 40 gallons of this stuff (grade jug on the far right). I think I need to add some Brown Dye to it to make it look like Maple Syrup instead of Corn Oil.
IMG_3685.jpgWaiting for Sap 2013.jpg
2012: Probably 750 gravity taps and 50 buckets.
600 gal stainless milk tank.
2 - 100 gallon stock tanks
one 30 gal barrel
50 buckets
3' x 10' Waterloo Raised Flue wood fired evaporator w/ open pans.
12" x 20" Filter Canner
Sawmill next to sugarhouse solves my sugarwood problem
Gather with GMC 3500 2wd Pickup w/ 425 gallon Plastic Tank.
Been tapping here in Lyman NH since 1989 but I've been sugaring since 8 years old in 1968.
Our syrup in Hudson never changed color all season. It stayed light all season. I not sure I will ever figure this maple syrup business. Lee
Lavoie's Sugar Shack
130 taps
Homemade rear fired oil evaporator
oil tank evaporator
Home made stainless steel flue pan
Homemade R O
addition on barn for sugaring
2 children who love hauling sap
golden retriever who love syrup
Barry the helpful neighbor who loves bottling
Good wife who likes to think she finances this insane hobby
These are batches 1 through 5 for me this year shown in little sample bottles.
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All really light, but fortunately all have really wonderful flavour. I'm pretty sure I have at least one or two batches before the season winds down.
~ Karen ~
2012 - 10 taps, 1 turkey fryer - 169.5L sap 4.2 L syrup
2013 - 23 taps, 2 turkey fryers - 748.5 L sap 17.56 L syrup
2014 - 22 taps, 509 L sap 12.5 L syrup
2015 - 28 taps, 1093.75 L sap 25.1 L syrup
2016 - 25 taps, 1223.5 L sap 28.25 L syrup
2017 - 21 taps, 518.5 L sap 12.7 L syrup
2018 - 28 taps, 2 turkey fryers & Denali 3 burner propane stove - 798L sap 16.9 L syrup
2019 - 28 taps, 1409.5L sap 40.12L syrup
Sugar, Norway, Manitoba, Silver and Freeman Maples
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