Originally Posted by
Maple dabbler
In the end, I settled on temperature readings and I'll tweak my technique based on how the syrup feels after it cools.
See my post above ^^^. This is enough to be off by several percent sugar concentration in your finished "syrup". If it's just for your use, okay, do what you will. But you might not be happy with the results.
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2016: Homemade arch from old wood stove; 2 steam tray pans; 6 taps; 1.1 gal
2017: Same setup. 15 taps; 4.5 gal
2018: Same setup. Limited time. 12 taps and short season; 2.2 gal
2019: Very limited time. 7 taps and a short season; 1.8 gals
2020: New Mason 2x3 XL halfway through season; 9 taps 2 gals
2021: Same 2x3, 18 taps, 4.5 gals
2022: 23 taps, 5.9 gals
2023: 23 taps. Added AUF, 13.2 gals
2024: 17 taps, 5.3 gals
All on buckets
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