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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?


When I was growing up in South Florida, there was a local chain of
fast-food restaurants (Royal Castle) that offered birch beer. This was
a soft drink, similar to root beer but a bit spicier. I liked it.
Don't know if the flavor is derived from (or related to) birch syrup.

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