Barnstable Harbor

Barnstable · Atlantic Coast, USA

Crassostrea virginica

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.

Salinity3/5
Sweetness3/5
Minerality3/5
Umami2/5
Texturefirm
Finishclean

Pair with

ChablisMuscadetLight Lager
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The reference version.

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.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
3
Sweet
3
Mineral
3
Umami
2
Acid
—

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsWaterBarnstable HarborAppearancemedium · elongated

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