For companies wishing to purchase our birch syrup for retail sale, please let us know. All birch syrup products sold include a recipe booklet. A laminated promotional sign is also available for those retail outlets who wish to market our products for resale. For those who wish to purchase our product for restaurant use, we are able to provide nutritional and any other information needed.

BOREAL AMBER Pure Birch Syrup is produced from the crystal clear sap of the paper birch (Betula papyrifera) tree. Collected in early spring, the sap is evaporated down using a stainless steel wood fired evaporator following the same traditions used for many centuries to produce maple syrup. Unlike sugar maple syrup which has a ratio of approximately 40 litres of sap to 1 litre of syrup, the ratio for birch syrup is 100:1. Additionally, whereas the carbohydrates in maple syrup is predominantly sucrose, those in birch are fructose and glucose with lesser amounts of fructose. When these sugars are processed with heat, they caramelise resulting in a syrup with a deep, amber colour and a bold and unique taste. Rare and delicious, this syrup is fantastic in condiments (e.g. Bar B Que sauces, vinegarettes), in deserts (pecan pie, ice cream) and used as a glaze on vegetables. Birch syrup is a unique product with only 13 known commercial producers in Canada. Boreal Amber Pure Birch Syrup is finished to a sugar density of 66 degrees Brix. There are no other additives or preservatives.

BOREAL AMBER Birch Syrup Blend is produced in a similar way to our pure syrup. The sap is concentrated to 45 degrees Brix and finished (stabilised) with either fructose or organic evaporated cane sugar (sucrose). The blending of the concentrated sap with a sweetener results in a slightly milder syrup. We find this product a little sweeter than pure syrup.

THE BIRCH SYRUP PRODUCTION MANUAL - Tapping into Syrup Boreal Forest Style
By Heloise Dixon-Warren; Published by Quesnel Community & Economic Development Corporation (2007)
CODE: BM
PRICE: $40.00
Shipping: $10.00 within Canada; $14.00 for International

A concise and informative manual essential to those interested in getting started and producing birch syrup. 103 pages of up to date information concerning all aspects of birch syrup production, from start to finish. Topics include start dates, production methods, marketing and pricing info, as well as equipment lists and logistical considerations for setting up a birch syrup operation. Also features illustrations and over 25 recipes! This in the first, and only, manual available on birch syrup production in Canada!

Heloise, in partnership with QCEDC, was the winner of Investment Agriculture Foundation's 1st Award of Excellence for Innovation in Agriculture and Agri-Food. The award was received for her role in leading the development of the birch sap industry in British Columbia, and for authoring “The Birch Syrup Production Manual” (the first manual on birch syrup production in Canada).

MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

5/16" spiles with 2' sap tubing: $2.50
Syrup Hydrometer 50-70 syrup scale (use with 12" hydrometer cup): $20.00
1 Syrup Hydrometer (50-70 deg. BRIX scale) - use with hydrometer cup: $20.00
1 Hydrometer Cup (12") - tig welded stainless steel: $45.00

INTRODUCTORY TAPPING KIT
PRICE: $185.00

Everything you need to get started with up to 10 trees in your back yard or the back 40!
For collection containers, we suggest food grade plastic pails or plastic 4 litre milk jugs. Just collect daily!!

Kit includes:
The Birch Syrup Production Manual - Tapping into Syrup Boreal Forest Style
1 5/16" tapping bit to be used with 5/16" spiles (brace or cordless drill required)
10 5/16" plastic spiles
10 2' pieces of sap tubing
1 Thermometre
1 Flat Orlon Filter 12" X 12"
1 Flat Pre-Filter 24" x 24"
1 Syrup Hydrometer (50-70 deg. BRIX scale) - use with hydrometer cup
1 Hydrometer Cup (12") - tig welded stainless steel