Are you a maple tapper? Enter your syrup in the competition at the Bigleaf Maple Syrup Festival! Judging is performed by local celebrity chefs and the award ceremony takes place during the festival.
11 ribbons are awarded in the following categories:
Judges' Choice
Best in Show
Light Syrup
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Medium Syrup
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
Dark Syrup
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
How to Enter
All entries must be received at the BC Forest Discovery Centre by 11:00 am on Saturday, January 30th. All entries must be bottled in Royale 125 ml bottles (included in entry fee, however, there is an additional fee for shipping and handling). Download the entry form here
Judging Criteria
1. Colour maximum 5 points
2. Clarity 5
3. Flavour and aroma 10
4. Sugar content 5
5. Freedom from foreign material 15
6. Freedom from air bubbles either in suspension or as froth 15
7. Freedom from sediment 15
TOTAL MAXIMUM POINTS 70
Classifications
Category 1 Light (light maple flavour)
1. Must not ferment
2. Must have clear and uniform colour
3. Its colour grade must be extra light, light or medium
4. Must have a maple flavour that is typical of its colour grade and be free of any unpleasant odors or flavours
Category 2 Medium (traditional maple flavour)
1. Must not ferment
2. Must have clear and uniform colour
3. Its colour grade must be medium
4. Must have a maple flavour that is typical of its colour grade and be free of any unpleasant odors or flavours
Category 3 Dark (Strong maple flavour)
1. Must not ferment
2. Must have clear and uniform colour
3. Its colour grade must be dark
4. Must have a maple flavour that is typical of its colour grade and be free of any unpleasant odors or flavours, but must contain traces of caramel, plant bud or sap flavours
For more information visit the BC Forest Discovery Centre website
