We are Vermont sugarmakers

We are Vermont sugarmakers

Sugar Bob’s Finest Kind started with Rob ‘Sugar Bob’ Hausslein, a handmade sugarhouse, and a question: what else could maple syrup do?

Rob has been sugaring in the Vermont woods for over 40 years

Rob has been sugaring in the Vermont woods for over 40 years

Working alongside friends, neighbors, and the same crew of producers he still works with today. Those long days at the boil sparked something special, built on experimentation, collaboration, and a deep respect for the trees, the fire, and the people behind the process.

We still make our smoked maple syrup the same way:

We still make our smoked maple syrup the same way:

With real hardwood smoke, clean ingredients, and a whole lot of intention. Today, it’s more than just syrup. It’s smoked hot sauces, barbecue blends, spiced nuts, and pantry staples designed for people who love food—and love discovering new ways to enjoy it.

Everything we make starts here in Vermont, shaped by our landscape, our community, and our curiosity.

Whether you're visiting our shop or taking a bottle home, our goal is the same:

Help you make something delicious, and maybe learn something along the way.

Whether you're visiting our shop or taking a bottle home, our goal is the same:

Making Maple: A Short Documentary

A peek into sugaring season and Sugar Bob's outlook on why we do what we do.

Watch how it all begins
Video Credits: Reilly Rose
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What We're Made Of

Branded simply to where we started—and we still do this kind of everything we make.

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The Sugar Side, Unfiltered

A behind-the-scenes look at the real Vermont process— smoke, sauce, and a lot of heart.

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