I just got a Mason 2x3 XL and preparing to brick it. If anyone has any experience or advice they would like to share before I start I would appreciate it.
Bricking a Mason 2x3 XL
I just got a Mason 2x3 XL and preparing to brick it. If anyone has any experience or advice they would like to share before I start I would appreciate it.
2022 - 60 taps, WF Mason 12x20 Finisher Bottler,
2021 - 55 taps, RO Bucket RB10, 10 gal syrup
2020 - 44 taps, WF Mason 2x3 XL, 4.3 gal syrup
2019 - 50 taps, 2-18"x24" flat pans over cinderblock arch, 4 gal syrup
2018 - 50 taps, 2-18"x24" flat pans over cinderblock arch, 3 gal syrup
2017 - 40 taps, 2-18"x24" flat pans over fire, 2 gal syrup
2016 - 25 taps, 2 12"x20" warming pans over fire, 1 gal syrup
I would think Bill Mason would be more than happy to talk to you about the briking of one his arches.
2016 - helped at afriend with a small operation, 300+ taps. = hooked
2017 - 20 taps @ home, 1 gal @ home on propane, then hauled to friends operation
Bought a whole shack locally, with a Leader 1/2 Pint, moved it home
2018 - 50 taps, 9 on 3/16 gravity and 41 pails -14 gallons of good sweet stuff
2019 - 27 taps, 17 on 3/16 gravity and 10 on pails - 12-3/4 gallons of good sweet stuff (most fun I've had with this hobby)
If you go on Bill's website their are several links showing how to brick it. Good luck!
Clay Stroup
Stroup's Sugar Bush
Almont, MI
2016: 20 taps, 2 gallons
2017: 80 taps, 12 gallons
2018: 92 taps, 16 gallons
2019: 110 taps, 34 gallons
2020: 140 taps, 31-1/2 gallons
2021: 155 taps, 32 gallons
2022: 190 taps, 29-1/2 gallons
2023: 200 taps, 42 gallons
Leader WSE 2x6 drop flue
Mason Steam Pan finishing set up
D & G 7" Filter Press
Next Gen 180 HPRO RO
John Deere Gator 4 x 2
12 x 18 Sugar Shack built in 2019
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