I concentrated all the material I had on hand yesterday going from 1.1% up to the high teens. After boiling the product I ended up with was an absolutely delicious dark syrup that the whole family agreed that surprisingly was some of the best tasting syrup we’ve made all year. To be honest I was shocked. Only 60% of last years crop thus far, hoping this week will set up to at least make the same despite adding a bunch more taps.
Definitely going to be adding a guzzler pimp to the woods next year as a stepping stone from gravity to vacuum. Any reviews would be appreciated.
Mead Maple "It's for the kids..."
Paul Cerminara
2019 - First season ever
-Goal: 3 gallons
-Season Total: 7.5 gallons - pulled taps after running out of firewood and time
2020
Built 2'x8' Oil Fired with Thor drop flue pans
-Goal: 20 gallons
-Season Total: 55 gallons