The season finally started with sluggish sap flows on March 15th. As the cold weather returned, the minimum sap required to begin boiling was not achieved until March 25! We are over 150 gal. behind last years production but anticipate the 2 feet of snow to melt in the woods and sap flows to increase.
We made 60 gallons of flavorful Amber Rich syrup over the weekend. The occasional mechanical issue witch are to be expected each year were solved with the help of Peter and grandson Jack.