Once we have
collected enough sap from the maple trees, we store it in stainless
collection drums that feed into the evaporator. ~ We use only wood
from our land to heat the evaporator. ~ Once the sap is
boiling, care and a skillfull eye are necessary at all times.
~ The sap cycles through the evaporator, boils off the water until
it reaches 7 degrees above the boiling temperature of water.
~This, of course, is dependent on the barometric pressure for the
day, so a hydrometer is used to get the density, and sugar content
just right (in NH this is at or above 66.9%). ~ A spout then
releases the Maple syrup from the evalopartor, which is collected
in staineless containers and carried to our filtration. The
filter, featured on our front page, helps remove any particles to
make the syrup pure and clean. It is then stored in a
stainless drum until it is ready to be divided into individual
containers to be enjoyed by all.