Author Topic: OT Maple Taps (Read 155704 times)

cmstearns · « **Reply #570 on:** Mar 15, 2012, 07:57 AM »

it might flow today

maineduckhunter · « **Reply #571 on:** Mar 15, 2012, 08:22 AM »

Quote from: cmstearns on Mar 15, 2012, 07:57 AM

it might flow today

I was thinking the same thing!!!

Keychain · « **Reply #572 on:** Mar 15, 2012, 10:32 AM »

Quote from: maineduckhunter on Mar 15, 2012, 08:22 AM

I was thinking the same thing!!!

I was hoping the same. It dipped down to at least 30 degrees at my house last night. Hopefully that will trigger a couple more gallons for me to finish off one last boil...

Westerly · « **Reply #573 on:** Mar 15, 2012, 10:38 AM »

Fingers crossed here too - got down to 25 last night, but it's going to have to warm up some more for anything to happen today. Still only 34 on my thermometer. Next week looks plain awful for sap, but good for early ice out (on the bright side

).

gamefisher · « **Reply #574 on:** Mar 15, 2012, 12:27 PM »

Quote from: Westerly on Mar 15, 2012, 10:38 AM

Fingers crossed here too - got down to 25 last night, but it's going to have to warm up some more for anything to happen today. Still only 34 on my thermometer. Next week looks plain awful for sap, but good for early ice out (on the bright side ).

But then look at the temps beyond that.......

Ice Chip · « **Reply #575 on:** Mar 15, 2012, 02:15 PM »

My son started boiling his sap last night at 9:30 and when I went to work this morning at 7:00 he was still going. He had about 265 gallons to boil through the evaporator he built.

gamefisher · « **Reply #576 on:** Mar 15, 2012, 03:46 PM »

For as chilly as it seemed today, was pleasantly surprised when I came home and saw the buckets.

Keychain · « **Reply #577 on:** Mar 15, 2012, 07:54 PM »

Not so much here in 04039. Granted, I only have 9 taps, but only got a gallon or so today. Decided to boil the whole 2.5 gallons

that I had stored up assuming we had moved into warmer temps. Now i see that it's 29 and maybe we'll have another run tomorrow? Who knows...

The Rusty Crab · « **Reply #578 on:** Mar 15, 2012, 08:14 PM »

slow up north, if it gets warm 60 for 5-6 days then back down cold will we be ok. What is the cutoff point when you can't get anymore sap. This is only my second year and I quite early last year as I had enough sap before it quite running. This year has been good one day bad for 6 then a good one. still hoping for the big drain;

Keychain · « **Reply #579 on:** Mar 15, 2012, 09:14 PM »

Good question Crab. First year for me so I can't offer much, but wondering the same. I'm thinking if we get more than a week of above freezing all day and night that it's time to pull the taps. But I'm keeping all (9

) of mine in until they've been dry for more than a week and there's no hint of freezing beyond that...

The Rusty Crab · « **Reply #580 on:** Mar 15, 2012, 09:37 PM »

I think once the tree starts to bud is when your done...I'm not sure but I think it gets a little less clear but I'm no expert either maybe one will chime in and let us know.

maineduckhunter · « **Reply #581 on:** Mar 16, 2012, 05:46 AM »

Quote from: The Rusty Crab on Mar 15, 2012, 09:37 PM

I think once the tree starts to bud is when your done...I'm not sure but I think it gets a little less clear but I'm no expert either maybe one will chime in and let us know.

If I remember right, it will start running darker

gamefisher · « **Reply #582 on:** Mar 16, 2012, 06:07 AM »

The trees will let you know. Yes, it will be all dark from here on out but for personal use, that stuff taste way better than the stuff made for tourist anyway!

Work on your suntans this week coming boyz, the following week its back to sapping.

Westerly · « **Reply #583 on:** Mar 16, 2012, 09:52 AM »

I was surprised to find over 10 gallons hanging on trees when I got home last night. Got that taken care of and then went out after some cusk last night. The holes were skimming over pretty quickly and I'm guessing we had another good freeze. Pretty raw out today, so we'll see. Should have well over 40 gallons to boil this weekend and not seeing much for buds popping yet - hoping it last a little longer!

"Grade A is for flatlanders" - new bumpah stickah?

gamefisher · « **Reply #584 on:** Mar 16, 2012, 03:32 PM »

Quote from: Westerly on Mar 16, 2012, 09:52 AM

I was surprised to find over 10 gallons hanging on trees when I got home last night. Got that taken care of and then went out after some cusk last night. The holes were skimming over pretty quickly and I'm guessing we had another good freeze. Pretty raw out today, so we'll see. Should have well over 40 gallons to boil this weekend and not seeing much for buds popping yet - hoping it last a little longer!

"Grade A is for flatlanders" - new bumpah stickah?

You catch on quick, that Dark Amber stuff is the = to a good Gritty's stout! (just had lunch in Freeport - yum yum!

) Don't know how or why bud but they are running good here today as well!

ICEMAN-73 · « **Reply #585 on:** Mar 17, 2012, 02:23 PM »

just checked my trees, it ran great today probably the best day? all the buckets are full!

blackduckin · « **Reply #586 on:** Mar 17, 2012, 04:54 PM »

Heres a picture of what I got. Just checked the sap I have, it appears to be cloudy? what is up? Is it spoiled now , should i boil it down or toss it? Thanks Ed

maineduckhunter · « **Reply #587 on:** Mar 17, 2012, 05:18 PM »

Workin' on another boil....stole some sap from my summer boss!!!!

ICEMAN-73 · « **Reply #588 on:** Mar 18, 2012, 08:12 PM »

buckets had about 7 gal of sap today! looks like its over for this season so I took down my buckets and pulled my taps. boiling down my last batch tonight.

Keychain · « **Reply #589 on:** Mar 18, 2012, 09:37 PM »

Got caught up watching the race (recorded) and checking out Iceshanty posts, forgot I had what is likely my last boil finishing on the stove. Probably ruined it. Well, if it turns out to be candy instead of syrup, I guess it's not really "ruined".

gamefisher · « **Reply #590 on:** Mar 19, 2012, 04:28 AM »

Quote from: Keychain on Mar 18, 2012, 09:37 PM

Got caught up watching the race (recorded) and checking out Iceshanty posts, forgot I had what is likely my last boil finishing on the stove. Probably ruined it. Well, if it turns out to be candy instead of syrup, I guess it's not really "ruined".

As long as its not burnt, simply add a little tap water if you are out of sap and re-boil.

grub662 · « **Reply #591 on:** Mar 19, 2012, 05:30 AM »

Started my first evap yesterday. 65 gals

It works pretty good.

Keychain · « **Reply #592 on:** Mar 19, 2012, 07:34 AM »

Quote from: gamefisher on Mar 19, 2012, 04:28 AM

As long as its not burnt, simply add a little tap water if you are out of sap and re-boil.

Thanks gamefisher, did just that and it doesn't look too bad. A little darker than the other batches, and maybe a bit more sediment on the bottom, but it tasted just fine...

maineduckhunter · « **Reply #593 on:** Mar 19, 2012, 08:15 AM »

Last Batch of Liquid Gold....Dark Amber!!!

Sorry for the picture quality, didn't have my camera on me at the time. $:-\$

vermonner · « **Reply #594 on:** Mar 29, 2012, 08:41 AM »

Quote from: The Rusty Crab on Mar 15, 2012, 09:37 PM

I think once the tree starts to bud is when your done...I'm not sure but I think it gets a little less clear but I'm no expert either maybe one will chime in and let us know.

Yup, once they break bud, you're done, tastes like hammered arse, too. Wouldn't give it to the neighbor I hate. Smells like sweat socks in the sugar house. Sap gets a 'tangy' odor to it and tends to be yellow/cloudy.

grub662 · « **Reply #595 on:** Mar 29, 2012, 09:31 AM »

Quote from: vermonner on Mar 29, 2012, 08:41 AM

Yup, once they break bud, you're done, tastes like hammered arse, too. Wouldn't give it to the neighbor I hate. Smells like sweat socks in the sugar house. Sap gets a 'tangy' odor to it and tends to be yellow/cloudy.

I dont know what hammered arse tastes like would you like to explain? lmao

vermonner · « **Reply #596 on:** Apr 05, 2012, 01:49 PM »

Quote from: grub662 on Mar 29, 2012, 09:31 AM

I dont know what hammered arse tastes like would you like to explain? lmao

....or so I've been told...

gamefisher · « **Reply #597 on:** Feb 14, 2013, 03:25 PM »

Get ready sap-a-holics - looking like the weekend of the 23rd might be the time to tap!

Bailbuster · « **Reply #598 on:** Feb 14, 2013, 04:22 PM »

I sugared for 20+ years got to big for my britches took all the fun out of it, only holes I will be drilling now are the ones I fish thru and....... well leave it at that!!

cmstearns · « **Reply #599 on:** Feb 14, 2013, 04:22 PM »

i was thinking the same thing

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