About
Maple X, Presenting the Benefits of Maple
Maple X came to light during the 2018 maple syrup season – a rigorous month of trekking through the woods, tapping trees, collecting sap and boiling it down, collecting more sap and boiling it further towards syrup…
Midway through one such cycle, I decided to test the sugar concentration of the partially reduced sap in the pan. The hydrometer read 10, or X, percent. Logarithmically speaking, that’s about half-way between sap (aka maple water) and syrup. Also, it’s about the same sugar content of your standard soft-drink. I took a sip and: Eureka! It was delicious.
That’s when the light bulb clicked on - or maybe that was the sun peeking up over the horizon. Either way, it was the dawning of a ‘new’ product.
The original incarnation of this drink is hundreds – if not thousands – of years old. It would have pre-dated the first maple syrup brewed up in hollowed out logs. Many maple farmers are familiar with this form of the product. In Quebec they refer to it simply as réduit, but we like to call it Maple X.
Midway through one such cycle, I decided to test the sugar concentration of the partially reduced sap in the pan. The hydrometer read 10, or X, percent. Logarithmically speaking, that’s about half-way between sap (aka maple water) and syrup. Also, it’s about the same sugar content of your standard soft-drink. I took a sip and: Eureka! It was delicious.
That’s when the light bulb clicked on - or maybe that was the sun peeking up over the horizon. Either way, it was the dawning of a ‘new’ product.
The original incarnation of this drink is hundreds – if not thousands – of years old. It would have pre-dated the first maple syrup brewed up in hollowed out logs. Many maple farmers are familiar with this form of the product. In Quebec they refer to it simply as réduit, but we like to call it Maple X.
From Sap to Soft Drink – the Untapped Story of Maple X
You can categorize Maple X a few different ways: with 10% maple sugar, it’s like an energy drink alternative
without the chemical stimulant (e.g. caffeine, taurine) – if there was ever a healthy energy drink, this would be it! It’s a viable sports drink, featuring electrolytes but without added sodium. The low glycemic index rating means that you can complete your workout without the sugar rush/crash that you might experience with a high-fructose corn syrup drink.
If you are so inclined, Maple X is a fine mix from which to create delicious cocktails. We recommend matching the colour of the Maple X to that of the liquor, so that the flavour intensities balance each other. For example, the Amber Maple X blends smoothly with an amber rum, whereas the Dark Maple X pairs well with a rye or whisky. Very Dark couples exceptionally with a dark or spiced rum if you like a bold taste. Try golden tequila with your Golden Maple X.
For those looking for a technical label, Maple X can be classified as a non-carbonated organic soft drink.
We like to think of it simply as a drink; a refreshing and delicious drink. Although Maple X shares its origin with maple water, it is a distinct product . You could maybe think of it as maple cider. An implication that can be drawn from that, is that it does work quite well as a warm drink after some brisk winter activity. Maybe an après-ski, or as we have done so many times, an après-shinny?
Of course, the benefits of all maple products are also found in Maple X. It’s packed full of:
If you are so inclined, Maple X is a fine mix from which to create delicious cocktails. We recommend matching the colour of the Maple X to that of the liquor, so that the flavour intensities balance each other. For example, the Amber Maple X blends smoothly with an amber rum, whereas the Dark Maple X pairs well with a rye or whisky. Very Dark couples exceptionally with a dark or spiced rum if you like a bold taste. Try golden tequila with your Golden Maple X.
For those looking for a technical label, Maple X can be classified as a non-carbonated organic soft drink.
We like to think of it simply as a drink; a refreshing and delicious drink. Although Maple X shares its origin with maple water, it is a distinct product . You could maybe think of it as maple cider. An implication that can be drawn from that, is that it does work quite well as a warm drink after some brisk winter activity. Maybe an après-ski, or as we have done so many times, an après-shinny?
Of course, the benefits of all maple products are also found in Maple X. It’s packed full of:
• electrolytes
• antioxidants
• prebiotics
• polyphenols
• amino acids
• vitamins
• nutrients
• minerals
• phytohormones
With its low glycemic index rating, maple sugar is healthier than high-fructose corn syrup, or glucose-fructose, that’s typically found in pop and a lot of juices – and let’s not get started on artificial sweeteners.
Maple X offers you sweet-tasting hydration in an all-natural, delicious drink.
It’s the perfect choice for staying hydrated while you exercise, and a healthy alternative to caffeine-infused energy drinks and sugary soft drinks.
Click Where to Buy and try it for yourself or visit the Products page to learn about the four Maple X flavours.
Maple X as a Mix in a Cocktail
For those customers who are so inclined (and are of legal drinking age), we recommend matching the shade of the liquor to the colour of Maple X.
Where to Taste the Maple X Difference
Since tapping into the sweetness of maple in 2018, Maple X in its current incarnation is stocked in grocery stores, specialty health stores, and convenience stores
in our hometown of Kingston and hundreds of kilometers to either side.
Varieties of Maple X
Ranging from the lightest of maple to the deepest depths of maple flavour, we have them all.
Maple syrup grades run from Golden (delicate taste) through to Very Dark (strong taste). Click below to browse the full set of drinks we carry.
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