So, I have a close friend who just returned from Vermont, and brought me a pint of the most amazing maple syrup I've ever tasted. Seriously, just the right amount of sweet, hints of smoke and vanilla, it's the best I've ever tasted.

He asked me about brewing something with it. Said he could get me a GALLON of it if I could. I know a few recipes that could use it, but I feel the best parts of this particular syrup would be lost if I used it as an adjunct.

Then I got to thinking... I've done many, many meads. Could I brew something worthy of drinking using maple syrup in place of honey with a similar process? Anyone ever heard of or done this?