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Originally Posted by Omega  Do you use any special tools to tap for syrup? That's an interesting concept I'd love to try. Do you refine it in any way or just consume it fresh out of the tree? What kind of containers do you store it in and how long does it keep without preservatives? Thanks for sharing! |
It’s not actually something I’ve done, just something to think about. You could probably have a litre to drink in the time it takes you to set up a shelter.
I once blazed a yellow birch with a chain saw and the tree was pouring sap. So I put my mouth against the blaze and had a drink. I think it would have been nice if it weren’t for the saw dust and the chain oil!
We tapped sugar maple trees around the neighbourhood when I was a kid and boiled it down into syrup. We just drilled holes, inserted some surgical tubing, and hung a bucket.
Hopefully someone else will be able to answer your questions.