Originally Posted by
rhwells2003
Everyone that I've heard that's tried it hasn't liked it. What does it taste like? If it tastes so bad what is the big hype about it? Is it just being used as a natural sweetener?
If you want to try some you can order a sample size from Kahiltna in Alaska. I have some early season syrup from them and the first time I tasted it I can say I was disappointed. It looks like maple and that's what everyone expects. However, I keep it on the shelf and every so often I'll try a little. I'm familiar with the flavor now and I honestly do like it. It'll never be as good as maple but it does have a fruity flavor that I like. Mine doesn't taste at all like molasses. I think there's a real challenge in making good birch syrup as opposed to maple. I'm sure there's a lot of good attempts out there that don't really cut it and perhaps they tarnish the rep. somewhat. I tried a guys once and if that was my only experience then I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have much interest. Get ahold of BC. Birchtapper on this forum or someone else with experience. Maybe they have some sample sizes.
Last edited by madmapler; 04-07-2016 at 04:45 PM.
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