Beaufort
Beaufort · Atlantic Coast, USA
Crassostrea virginica
Port Royal Sound oyster from one of the Southeast's most productive estuaries — Beaufort's warm, sheltered sound produces sweet, creamy oysters with minimal brine and the rich Lowcountry character of the South Carolina coast.
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Texturecreamy
Finishsweet
Pair with
AlbariñoPinot GrisLight Lager
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The reference version.
Port Royal Sound oyster from one of the Southeast's most productive estuaries — Beaufort's warm, sheltered sound produces sweet, creamy oysters with minimal brine and the rich Lowcountry character of the South Carolina coast.
What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
2
Sweet
4
Mineral
2
Umami
3
Acid
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Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 18–24 monthsWaterPort Royal SoundAppearancemedium · elongated
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