Vermont Syrup Grades
Starting in 2014, Vermont started using a new sysem for grading syrup, meaning the same great product will now have easier to understand grades.
Mitch's Maples specializes in "Vermont Fancy" and offers three colors (grades) of syrup to satisfy the taste of our customers. They are as follows:
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Vermont Grade A Light, golden color with a mild, delicate taste. Excellent as a table syrup or over ice cream or yogurt. Our specialty grade known the world over as "Vermont Fancy." |
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Vermont Grade A A light amber color and full-bodied flavor, this class of syrup is the product of choice for consumers who desire the classic maple syrup flavor. |
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Vermont Grade A A dark amber color with a more pronounced maple flavor, this class will satisfy those consumers who desire the strong flavors of what has been known as Grade B. |
For your convenience, this infographic shows Vermont's New Maple Grades alongside how they used to be known:

Mitch's Maples is a proud member of

Vermont Maple Sugar Makers' Association
491 East Barnard Road
South Royalton, VT 05068
www.vermontmaple.org