I buy Michigan since I’m there a lot
Cheaper and good enough
Amber or dark amber
Fancy is for salad dressing
The Letter grades are no longer used in the maple syrup industry (some packaging might still utilize it).
Many professional chefs and home cooks still reference grade A and B in recipes, but this grading system was officially changed in 2015. Technically you can no longer buy grade B maple syrup. Grade B has been replaced with Grade A Very Dark (STRONG taste).
These are the 4 simple grades that are now used globally:
Grade A - GOLDEN (delicate taste) - formerly known as ‘Grade A Light’
Grade A - AMBER (rich taste) - formerly known as ‘Grade A Medium’
Grade A - DARK (robust taste) - formerly known as ‘Grade A Dark’
Grade A - VERY DARK (strong taste) - formerly known as ‘Grade B’