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# We Are Birch Tappers | INDIE ALASKA
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/indie-alaska/episode/we-are-birch-tappers-indie-alaska-zap2oz/
- Published: 2024-04-02T22:54:36.000Z
- Updated: 2025-08-21T06:29:01.000Z
- Description: Julie Cascio and Valerie Barber are two Alaskans who are exploring ways to use birch sap.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Indie Alaska, Season 6, Episode 5, #ZZZ_Episode_afff6e27-727e-4c8f-8259-f8f49f88ccaf, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_b067a74e-4d91-45e4-9d7b-ab093441ccaf, #v1.16

Most Americans are familiar with maple syrup, but have you ever heard of birch syrup? In Alaska where birch trees are plentiful, locals are finding unique ways to use birch sap.