Beavertail oyster

Beavertail

Jamestown · Atlantic Coast, USA · Crassostrea virginica

A Narragansett Bay oyster with balanced salinity and a clean finish — the bay's cold, clear water keeps flavors focused without excess.

Salinity3/5
Sweetness3/5
Minerality3/5
Umami2/5
Texturefirm
Finishclean
Shellmedium, round

Balanced profile accepts lemon well.

Pair with

MuscadetChablisLight Lager

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsWaterNarragansett BayAppearancemedium · round

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