Cape Cod Bay oyster from the protected harbor at Barnstable — moderate brine, balanced sweetness, and a clean finish. Reliable mid-Cape character without the extreme salinity of the outer Cape.
Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.
Texturefirm
Finishclean
Pair with
ChablisMuscadetLight Lager
Always start here
The reference version.
Nothing on it: brine 3, sweetness 3, minerality 3, umami 2 of 5, with a clean finish.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
3
Umami
2
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsWaterBarnstable HarborAppearancemedium · elongated
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