My first batch, 1/2 gallon worth.
Sugaring in NW Connecticut
My first batch, 1/2 gallon worth.
MT, your video won't play. Can you fix the link?
~ Karen ~
2012 - 10 taps, 1 turkey fryer - 169.5L sap 4.2 L syrup
2013 - 23 taps, 2 turkey fryers - 748.5 L sap 17.56 L syrup
2014 - 22 taps, 509 L sap 12.5 L syrup
2015 - 28 taps, 1093.75 L sap 25.1 L syrup
2016 - 25 taps, 1223.5 L sap 28.25 L syrup
2017 - 21 taps, 518.5 L sap 12.7 L syrup
2018 - 28 taps, 2 turkey fryers & Denali 3 burner propane stove - 798L sap 16.9 L syrup
2019 - 28 taps, 1409.5L sap 40.12L syrup
Sugar, Norway, Manitoba, Silver and Freeman Maples
Thanks Karen, just did.
I give that video 2 taps up!
~ Karen ~
2012 - 10 taps, 1 turkey fryer - 169.5L sap 4.2 L syrup
2013 - 23 taps, 2 turkey fryers - 748.5 L sap 17.56 L syrup
2014 - 22 taps, 509 L sap 12.5 L syrup
2015 - 28 taps, 1093.75 L sap 25.1 L syrup
2016 - 25 taps, 1223.5 L sap 28.25 L syrup
2017 - 21 taps, 518.5 L sap 12.7 L syrup
2018 - 28 taps, 2 turkey fryers & Denali 3 burner propane stove - 798L sap 16.9 L syrup
2019 - 28 taps, 1409.5L sap 40.12L syrup
Sugar, Norway, Manitoba, Silver and Freeman Maples
2nd batch done.
Batch 2 (on the left) is lighter than batch 1.
I believe because I used the cinder block evaporator instead of the wood stove and had a fast boil rate.
2016: Second Year;
..........15 Taps- 177 gals 0f 2.40 % Sap / 4.25 gals of Syrup
......... Cinder block arch evaporato with 2'x2' Stainless Steel Pan
......... Finishing in stock pot on propane burner
2015: First Year;
......... 12 Taps - 135 gals of 3.37% Sap / 4.56 gals of Syrup
......... Cinder block arch evaporator with 2'x2' Stainless Steel Pan
......... Finishing in stock pot on propane burner
Picture perfect! You've really got this whole process down.
~ Karen ~
2012 - 10 taps, 1 turkey fryer - 169.5L sap 4.2 L syrup
2013 - 23 taps, 2 turkey fryers - 748.5 L sap 17.56 L syrup
2014 - 22 taps, 509 L sap 12.5 L syrup
2015 - 28 taps, 1093.75 L sap 25.1 L syrup
2016 - 25 taps, 1223.5 L sap 28.25 L syrup
2017 - 21 taps, 518.5 L sap 12.7 L syrup
2018 - 28 taps, 2 turkey fryers & Denali 3 burner propane stove - 798L sap 16.9 L syrup
2019 - 28 taps, 1409.5L sap 40.12L syrup
Sugar, Norway, Manitoba, Silver and Freeman Maples
Boiled today for another 1/2 gallon of syrup...and the taps are dripping mad!
2016: Second Year;
..........15 Taps- 177 gals 0f 2.40 % Sap / 4.25 gals of Syrup
......... Cinder block arch evaporato with 2'x2' Stainless Steel Pan
......... Finishing in stock pot on propane burner
2015: First Year;
......... 12 Taps - 135 gals of 3.37% Sap / 4.56 gals of Syrup
......... Cinder block arch evaporator with 2'x2' Stainless Steel Pan
......... Finishing in stock pot on propane burner
Gorgeous job Michton Tree! Careful you don't knock the counter.
~ Karen ~
2012 - 10 taps, 1 turkey fryer - 169.5L sap 4.2 L syrup
2013 - 23 taps, 2 turkey fryers - 748.5 L sap 17.56 L syrup
2014 - 22 taps, 509 L sap 12.5 L syrup
2015 - 28 taps, 1093.75 L sap 25.1 L syrup
2016 - 25 taps, 1223.5 L sap 28.25 L syrup
2017 - 21 taps, 518.5 L sap 12.7 L syrup
2018 - 28 taps, 2 turkey fryers & Denali 3 burner propane stove - 798L sap 16.9 L syrup
2019 - 28 taps, 1409.5L sap 40.12L syrup
Sugar, Norway, Manitoba, Silver and Freeman Maples
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