On Sun, 09 Oct 2011 22:26:04 -0400, "Jean B." > wrote:

>Dave Smith wrote:
>> On 07/10/2011 10:16 PM, Jean B. wrote:
>>>
>>> Here in New England, I have always thought (and read) that the reverse
>>> was true: those in the know got the darkest possible maple syrup.
>>>
>>
>> There are several maple farms near my house. I get the dark. It has a
>> much richer flavour.
>
>I think so too.

Anyone who educates themself about the process will realize that the
lighter grades of maple syrup cost far less to produce, yet folks are
willing to pay more for less. Those who insist on buying the lightest
grades really don't like the flavor of maple syrup so would be much
better off buying the imitation maple flavored syrups off the
stupidmarket shelf, they'd save a ton of money.