Frequently Asked Questions

Dark maple syrup has a robust, full maple flavor, while amber offers a smooth, classic maple taste. At The Maple Moose, all plastic jugs contain dark syrup and all glass bottles contain amber. Both are 100% pure Grade A Maine maple with no additives.

Maple syrup is made by tapping trees each season, collecting sap during early spring warm days, boiling it down in an evaporator, and bottling each batch by hand. At The Maple Moose in Easton, ME, every step happens on-site using traditional Maine methods with no shortcuts or blending.

Maple cream is pure maple syrup whipped into a smooth, spreadable texture with no additives. It spreads perfectly on toast, pastries, and desserts. At The Maple Moose, it's made entirely from our own syrup for rich, authentic flavor in every spoonful.

Maine Maple Sunday Weekend is celebrated on the 4th Sunday in March each year. It's a statewide event where sugarhouses like The Maple Moose offer live demonstrations, fresh syrup tastings, maple candy samples, and family-friendly activities. Listen to Channel X Radio 97.7 just before March for event details.

Yes, The Maple Moose offers wholesale quantities for restaurants, retailers, and bulk buyers. Both dark syrup in plastic jugs and amber syrup in glass bottles are available in various sizes. Contact the sugarhouse directly to discuss large orders and wholesale pricing.

No, The Maple Moose maple candies and lollipops are made from pure maple syrup with no additives. They're handcrafted into traditional shapes, including popular moose lollipops, making them a perfect treat for kids, events, and Maine-themed gifts.

At The Maple Moose, you can call anytime to schedule a private tour or event. Every tour includes a look inside the sugarhouse, an overview of the maple-making process, seasonal demonstrations, and taste testing of fresh maple products—ideal for families, schools, and groups.

Being a member of the Maine Maple Producers Association means The Maple Moose is listed on the official Maine Maple Sunday Weekend map and featured on the MMPA website. This helps visitors find authentic Maine sugarhouses during the annual statewide maple celebration each March.

Yes, The Maple Moose ships all maple syrup, candies, cream, gifts, and specialty treats across the United States using UPS and USPS. Products are safely packaged for nationwide delivery, so customers can enjoy authentic Maine maple from anywhere in the country.

Each tour at The Maple Moose includes a look inside the sugarhouse, an explanation of how sap becomes syrup, seasonal demonstrations, and taste testing of fresh maple products. The experience stays the same year-round, offering families and groups hands-on maple education in Easton, ME.

Sap flows best during the first warm days of spring when temperatures fluctuate between freezing nights and warmer days. This natural freeze-thaw cycle creates pressure that pushes sap from the tree roots. At The Maple Moose, tapping and collecting happen each season following this traditional timing.

Occasionally, yes. At The Maple Moose, you may find non-maple specialty items such as wax melts or seasonal decorative bottles alongside the core maple products. These items complement the Maine-made, handcrafted experience but aren't always available year-round.