Syrup, Maple Cream & Molded Sugar Contest
by Steve Youdes

Syrup Contest Rules

1. Entrants may be from anywhere in the world, but Entrant must be present.
2. There is no charge for entry. Enter three grades if you wish.
3. Entries must be presented by 9 a.m. of the meeting day.
4. Entries become the property of MMSA. None will be returned. Syrup
   will be used for replacement of syrup used at midday meal.
5. Entry must be one U.S. pint of Pure Maple Syrup.
6. One pint per member, per entry, of each grade.
7. Entries will be recorded in a log book by Entrants name and entry number.
8. Entries will be placed in uniform glass containers with entry numbers on the bottom. The only link between Entrant and entry is that number. The purpose is to keep entries anonymous to the judges. Entries will be checked for clarity, brix and color grade. Cloudy or dirt and dark amber will be disqualified. Entries disqualified for brix test will be re-tested later, before taste tests, to be sure of disqualification. (Temperature changes bnx readings, etc.)
9. All entries will be taste tested by a panel of judges and placed according to flavor.
10. All entries deemed well suited for bottling shall be awarded a blue ribbon imprinted
    EXCELLENT MAPLE SYRUP.
11. Best entries in each grade shall be awarded a rosette imprinted.
    EXCELLENT SYRUP BEST OF GRADE.
12. Best entry overall shall be awarded an appropriate prize.

Maple Cream Contest Rules

1. Entrants may be from anywhere in the world, but the Entrant must be in attendance.
2. There is no charge for entering the contest.
3. Entries must be entered by 9 a.m. of meeting day.
4. Entries, after being judged, will be displayed on the MMSA table. Entries may be picked up after the meeting.
5. Entries must be 1/2 lb. of cream and entries container must have Entrants name and address on Container.
6. A half pound of cream per member, per entry.

Molded Sugar Candy Rules

1. Entrants may be from anywhere in the world, but Entrant must be in attendance.
2. There is no charge for entering contest.
3. Entries being judged will be displayed at MMSA table, entries may be picked up after. the meeting.
4. Entries must be 1/3 oz. leaves molded, 12 pieces. Prefer entries to be in box.
5. One entry per member of 1/3 oz. molded leaves, of 12 pieces per container.
6. Entries will be recorded in a log book by Entrants name and entry number. Entries will be placed in a uniform box with entry number on the bottom. The only link between Entrant and entry is that number. The purpose is to keep entries anonymous to the judges.
7. Entries will be judged on flavor, color and consistency of sugar smoothness, graininess and separation, and on appearance of product.
8. Entries will be tasted by a panel of judges.
9. Best entries will be awarded a blue ribbon.