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homebrewology t1_je887it wrote

Reply to comment by Expensive_Staff2905 in 6 pints and counting by musicals4life

Extreme heat may actually help with keeping it light. Check out https://extension.unh.edu/blog/2022/03/making-grade-color-flavor-maple-syrup for some info on the factors impacting color both in and out of the boilers control.

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Expensive_Staff2905 t1_je8adkm wrote

Thanks! Good info in that article.

Planning on getting a hobby RO unit for next season. That should shorten boil time and maybe give us that light amber 🤞

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homebrewology t1_je9h9n9 wrote

RO is definitely worth the investment, especially on the smaller scale. I'm still using propane and made 8 gallons this year in 4 days of boiling. You remove 2/3 to 3/4 of the water before you get started with heat. Save a ton of fuel and time.

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