Clarinbridge
Clarinbridge · Atlantic Coast, Ireland · Ostrea edulis
Clarinbridge sits at the head of Galway Bay and is the heart of Ireland's annual native oyster festival. Cold Atlantic water, slow growth, and the classic O. edulis mineral-metallic complexity — hazelnut, copper, and the full Irish sea.
Texturefirm
Finishmetallic
Shellmedium, flat
Native oyster complexity should not be disrupted by acid.
Pair with
MuscadetChablisDry Irish Stout
Details
Cultivationbottom-cultured · 4–6 yearsWaterGalway BayAppearancemedium · flat
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