How It Works

From first tap to final bottle

Sapline follows the full sap-to-bottle workflow, tracking every step from collection through production, storage, bottling, and sales with complete traceability built in.

01

Set up your operation

Configure sugarbushes, zones, tap counts, equipment, and production targets before the season starts.

  • Define sugarbushes and collection zones
  • Set tap counts and production goals
  • Register equipment and storage containers

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02

Collect and track sap

Log daily volumes by zone, monitor sugar content, and track collection efficiency across your operation.

  • Record daily sap volumes by zone
  • Track sugar content and collection efficiency
  • Monitor vacuum levels and line performance

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03

Monitor weather & predictions

Intelligent sap run forecasts powered by freeze-thaw cycle analysis, with operational recommendations to keep you ahead.

  • Freeze-thaw cycle tracking and forecasts
  • Per-day sap flow predictions with confidence levels
  • "Next Decisions" engine with operational recommendations

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04

Produce and grade syrup

Track boiling batches, calculate yields, assign grades, and monitor sap-to-syrup ratios throughout the season.

  • Boiling batch tracking with yield calculations
  • Grade assignment and distribution monitoring
  • Sap-to-syrup ratio analysis

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05

Store and manage inventory

Barrel and bulk container tracking with quarantine management, inspection logging, and shelf life monitoring.

  • Barrel and bulk container tracking
  • Quarantine and inspection management
  • Inventory levels and shelf life monitoring

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06

Bottle and sell

Run bottling sessions with automatic lot code generation, manage retail lots, and track sales against production.

  • Bottling runs with lot code generation
  • Retail lot management and labeling
  • Sales tracking with mass balance reporting

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07

Review and improve

Season analytics, mass balance reports, year-over-year comparisons, and audit-ready documentation.

  • Year-over-year season comparisons
  • Mass balance and audit documentation
  • Operational benchmarking and trend analysis

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Tools that support every step

Beyond the core workflow, Sapline includes operational tools that keep your equipment maintained, your team organized, and your data flowing.

Equipment & Maintenance

Register equipment, track service history, and generate pre-season maintenance checklists so nothing gets missed.

Tasks & Checklists

Assign cleaning logs, inspection tasks, and seasonal checklists to keep your operation running smoothly and audit-ready.

Data Import

Import collection logs and syrup production records from spreadsheets to get up and running without re-entering past data.

Get started with Sapline today

Full sap-to-bottle traceability and operational intelligence for your sugarbush.