Bauneg Beg

York County coastal waterways · Atlantic Coast, USA

Crassostrea virginica

The brine is there but it doesn't lead — sweetness shows up almost simultaneously, which is unusual for a Maine Eastern.

Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.

Salinity4/5
Sweetness4/5
Minerality2/5
Umami2/5
Texturelean
Finishsweet

Pair with

Muscadet or Picpoul de PinetDry sparkling wine (Crémant d'Alsace or Prosecco Brut)New England IPA (session strength)
Always start here

The reference version.

The brine is there but it doesn't lead — sweetness shows up almost simultaneously, which is unusual for a Maine Eastern.

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

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bagAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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