SYRUP GRADING
Making
The Grade
Check Our Buyers Guide to Learn More About Vermont Maple Syrup Grades
All Vermont Maple Syrup is of equal quality, sugar content, and density (thickness). It’s just a matter of personal taste which one YOU consider the best!
Golden Color/Delicate Flavor
(Vermont Fancy Maple Syrup)
Usually Golden Color Maple Syrup is made at the beginning of the new maple season in Vermont. Pour over vanilla ice cream for a Vermont maple sundae, sometimes called the Sugarmakers’ Favorite Dessert.
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Amber Color/Rich Flavor
(Compares to former Medium Amber)
Usually the Amber Color Maple Syrup is rich in flavor and is made about mid-season. It seems to be the most popular syrup grade for all around use. A great choice for maple syrup gifts
from the Northeast Kingdom of VT.
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Dark Color/Robust Flavor
(Compares well to the former Grade B)
As the Vermont maple season progresses, the syrup darkens in color and develops a more robust maple flavor. Good for all around use, its hearty flavor is a great choice for all kinds of recipes. Pour over baked apples or squash, use as a glaze for meats and vegetables.
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Very Dark Color/Strong Flavor
(Even darker than Grade B!)
Produced at the end of the Vermont maple sugaring season, it’s perfect for cooking! Makes great Vermont baked beans, breads, and cookies especially tasty.
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