Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
What makes the difference between the lighter and darker syrups?
There are four main factors that come to play in the darkening of maple syrup. Most believe it is simply later-season sap; however, that is not necessarily accurate. Heat, tree budding, bacteria, and the number of gallons of sap to make a gallon of syrup are all factors related to the darkening of maple syrup
How many gallons of sap are needed to make a gallons of syrup?
Truly it varies from day to day sometimes even hour to hour. Traditionally very large dooryard trees average 40 gallons of sap to make a gallon of syrup. Our woods trees don’t have so many leaves consequently we average 65 gallons to make a gallon of syrup.
When does sap flow?
Maple Sap flows in the tree anytime the leaves are off the tree and the temperatures fluctuate above and below freezing. The Maple Sap flows beat following the winter months and the freeze-thaw cycle causes the tree to transport energy to the limbs in order to make leaves! There are many factors in sap flow, temperature, wind direction and speed, barometric pressure, and sun or shade to name a few!
What is a Sugarbush?
It is a woodlot that is maintained and cultivated for the purpose of making maple syrup!
How thick is Pure Maple Syrup?
Although state laws may have some small variances, maple syrup is usually 66.5-67.5 brix. It boils 7 degrees above the boiling point of water and weighs 11 lbs of which seven pounds is pure maple sugar.
What is Grade B maple syrup?
Grade B is an old nomenclature. In 2015 an international grading scale was adopted and this grade is now known as Very Dark, Strong Taste which you can find in our store!