sugar self life

[Shanevrr]

how long will it set around before it goes bad?

[FRAMEshift]

If you make the syrup concentrated enough, bacteria can't grow in it.  I make 3:2 syrup and it keeps for months.  I do add some apple cider vinegar to drop the pH.

You may still get some mold but the bees can deal with that.  I understand that yeast are able to grow even in concentrated sugar water, so if you see white stringy material in the syrup, throw it out.

[Michael Bush]

It may get lumpy.  The mice may get into it.  But it will keep as long as it doesn't get wet.

[Shanevrr]

i made about 6 gals.  wanted to make sure it would keep for a week or two. i bought a 5gal gas can and made a batch lol.

[BlueBee]

Just don't make the mistake of filling up your lawnmower with sugar water...

I use 5 gallon water cooler jugs, so I can see the syrup.  A week or two won't be a problem. 

[Shanevrr]

thanks