The boiling season started in a big way today. After a weekend of rain and warm weather, the trees started their first significant sap run of the season. Sap was collected from each of our four sugaring orchards and we started boiling late in the afternoon. We had enough sap to boil for several hours and finished the night with over seventy five gallons of pure maple syrup. As a general rule, syrup made at the start of a season is lighter in color than syrup made later in the season. This held true Sunday night, as all but the first few gallons were a beautiful medium amber. After a late start to the 2011 season we were excited to begin boiling. It appears that the approaching weather is favorable and we are looking forward to strong production in the next few weeks.
Do you have tours of the sugarhouse during the month of March if so how do I find out when these tours will be?
Thanks for asking Jerry. Our sugarhouse and gift shop are open weekends 10 a.m. to 3 p.m throughout the month of March. If there is a particular day/time you would like to come out, or if you’d be bringing a large group, feel free to call ahead and confirm a time (603.267.8492). We offer samples of pure maple syrup, and love to explain the production process and answer questions. We will also be open for NH Maple Weekend March 19 & 20. More details about the events of those two days will be posted on this site soon.