You know you're a maple addict when....

[Bruce L]

That’s the one

[Galena]

Seems to work fine, of course I pulled out every open jar of syrup I have and tested them :-) Glad to see that my Amber is definitely an Amber (66) and my Dark scored I think 34. Great little toy, thanks for telling me about it!

[DrTimPerkins]

The syrup checkers are nice and we also use them quite regularly, but folks should be aware that they have a +/- 4% accuracy (when used properly) and that syrup will darken when exposed to air (even in non-coated plastic), so take care if the reading is close to the line between syrup classes.

[Bruce L]

So should still double check with the Lovibond? Have an updated expensive one that I will just keep for reference

[DrTimPerkins]

A Lovibond is considered a "permanent" check (assuming you don't leave it in strong sunlight), but is only as good as the eyes (and technique) of the person using it. Under good conditions, it is a better tool when you're close to the line. Again, syrup won't (legally) get lighter with time, but will tend to darken.

[Galena]

The syrup checkers are nice and we also use them quite regularly, but folks should be aware that they have a +/- 4% accuracy (when used properly) and that syrup will darken when exposed to air (even in non-coated plastic), so take care if the reading is close to the line between syrup classes.

Wow good to know...thanks Dr Tim!

[Galena]

Time to bring this thread back to life! How do you know you're a maple addict? Well, what kind of things do you, as a sugarer, do in the course of making liquid gold that may cause so-called *normal* people to raise their eyebrows?

For example, I make no secrets about the fact that I talk to my trees. And give them all a loving pat on the trunk and say thank you to them each time I go out to walk the bush, whether I am collecting or not. Often I'll even go out at night for a last check and say goodnight to them to, and bring them coffee in the morning....'-)

[BobU]

You carry a tap in your pocket all year, just because.

[Ghs57]

You carry a tap in your pocket all year, just because.

I've done that. There is one in one of the bedrooms right now, but I can't explain how it got there, and no, it's not for anything weird. Although it's weird it's there,

[OneLegJohn]

This is hilarious.