On Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:50:30 -0400, "Jean B." > wrote:

> sf wrote:
> > On Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:35:03 +0000 (UTC), Nad R
> > > wrote:
> >
> >> The few pure real maple syrups that I have tasted seems to have a very
> >> strong over powering taste. Perhaps I do not know what to buy?
> >
> > You've probably used grade B vs grade A. Grade B is darker, stronger
> > tasting and less expensive than A. I'm not a big fan of a strong
> > maple flavor, so I buy Grade A.
> >
> Heh! There you go! Obviously folks hold that A in high esteem.
> I like B--or even C, if that is still around.

I've never seen grade C maple syrup. Maybe you can buy it from the
farm, but I've never shopped at a maple syrup farm stand.

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