Canaan, I can relate to your reaction, having been pretty happy last year with my flat filtering setup, and just bought a small RO. I hadn’t heard of this issue before so I’m kinda glad to find out ahead of time. One question — how high have you been concentrating? I’ve been planning to only go to 4-5% and hope that will keep the issue to a minimum. Dr Tim’s response made me think about this.
Have you decided whether to filter a second time to get clearer syrup?
Tom
2022 is season 7
2016: 20 taps on buckets, 4 gallons on a borrowed 2x3.
2017: 32 taps on buckets, 8 gallons of syrup, on a "loaner" Lapierre 19x48.
2018: 80 taps. First time tubing. New 10x12 sugar shack, Lapierre 2x5. Made 17 gallons
2019: 100 taps. 22 gallons. Added a small RO 50 gph.
2020: 145 taps, 30 gallons, sold half. Murphy cup is a great addition.
2021: tapped Feb 23, 150 taps, 35 gallons.
2022: 200 taps. I lost 50, added 100. Having fun but short season?