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Amazing sap flows!

by Don 4/6/2014 8:52:00 AM

The last four days have delivered a continuous run of sap like we've never seen at Somerskogen.  The crisp nights in the mid-20's, followed by a rapid rise to the 40's has resulted in sap production of over 1 1/2 to 2 gallons per tap, per day! The Reverse Osmosis machine ,which takes out 75% of the water in the sap,  has kept us from running out of storage capacity. We have been emptying the collection tank in the lower woods up to 4 times /day.

A few more days appear favorable to decent sap production before sustained warm weather slows down production.  There is still plenty of snow in the woods, so time will tell what happens with sap flows. We'll wait and see!

"Swimming in Sap"

by Don 4/4/2014 3:26:00 AM

The long awaited "great run", which we use to describe sap flows of greater than 1.5 gallon per tap in a 24 hour period, arrived twice this week, providing a test of coordination and management of our systems.

The result has been rapid processing and outstanding quality syrup.  Anticipation remains high for outstanding flows this weekend.

We have plenty of syrup for sale in a variety of bottle sizes.  Think spring and enjoy nature's gift from the maple trees.

70 gallons and counting

by Peter 4/1/2014 7:59:00 AM

We processed 1100 gallons of sap last evening into 26 gallons of tasty dark amber syrup.  The sap flows so far have been a tad slower than we would like.  The 1100 gallons is just slightly more than one gallon per tap.   Sunday night stayed above freezing and when that happens the rate of sap flow decreases.  Monday night dropped down into the low 20's, so we should have decent flows as soon as the weather warms up.  The 10-day forecast continues to look promising for sap flow.  However, at times the 10-day forecast is often like a mirage in the desert.  The weather is always good four days out, then some front moves through or a weather system stalls, preventing the good weather from getting here--it just stays four days out on the calendar!  

We have updated which sizes of bottles are currently available under the Buy Syrup tab.  As always, we will sell the syrup on a first come, first served basis.  Remember, it doesn't have an expiration date and doesn't need to be refrigerated until it is opened.