Mark Thorson wrote:
> Has anyone here tried birch syrup? Did you like it?
>
> It's usually compared to maple syrup. I'm not a big fan of maple syrup.
> What are the main differences in flavor between birch and maple syrups?
>
> This page compares it to sorghum syrup. I've had that, and I didn't much
> like it.
>
> http://www.alaskabirchsyrup.com/abbisy.html


Birch bark and twigs contain methyl salicylate, so the syrup might taste
like wintergreen.

Box elder is also supposed to make a pretty good syrup.

Bob