Apalachicola

Apalachicola · Gulf Coast, USA

Crassostrea virginica

Mild and immediately approachable — the opposite of a Belon or a high-brine Wellfleet.

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Salinity2/5
Sweetness4/5
Minerality2/5
Umami2/5
Texturecreamy
Finishbuttery

Pair with

AlbariñoUnoaked or Lightly Oaked ChardonnayCold Lager or Light Pilsner
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The reference version.

Mild and immediately approachable — the opposite of a Belon or a high-brine Wellfleet.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
2
Sweet
4
Mineral
2
Umami
2
Acid
—

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bagAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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