Nobody since the 1940s has done these kinds of experiments, and the industry has changed a lot since then. |
Syrup is not just concentrated sap. |
The sap flow mechanism is driven almost entirely by the daily fluctuation in temperature. Any kind of change that does occur is going to impact the season. |
Which means you put it in your mouth and taste it. We get people who know the flavor of maple syrup, and off-flavors, and they try each one. |