I only collected 100 gals over the past four days, so I'm calling it a season. I just finished boiling that down, and now have about 15 gals to bottle, including the concentrate in the pan. I'll leave the taps in until I have enough sour sap to soak the pan for the next two or three months.
When this is all finished I'll have my final stats for the season. It looks like I matched last year's syrup production almost to the pint based upon my estimates, but we shall see.
This was a tough year, and I heard more than once how far down production was locally. I had more taps in than last year (although short of my goal), and feel pretty good about matching those totals.
I hope all you locals faired well this year, and would like to leave an update with your results.
Gary / Zena Crossroads / 42˚ 00' 24" N / Hobby in Early '70s, Addiction since 2014
175+ taps on 3/16 (60 of which are on two Lunchbox Vac/Releasers)
12x34 timber framed sap house w/attached 10x34 shed roof for storage
2 x 6 Smoky Lake hybrid pan on Corsair arch with AUF/steam hood/preheater/concentric exhaust
7.0 KW Sun Power PV System, Smokey Lake Filter Press/Steam Bottler, Modified NGMP RO - 2 4x40 posts 200 gph