Hammersly Inlet

Hammersly Inlet · Pacific Coast, USA

Crassostrea gigas

A long, sheltered South Puget Sound inlet — Hammersly's warm, nutrient-rich water and slow tidal exchange produce plump, sweet Pacific oysters with moderate mineral character and the distinctive umami depth of South Sound growing areas.

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Salinity2/5
Sweetness4/5
Minerality3/5
Umami3/5
Textureplump
Finishsweet
Pinot GrisAlbariñoLager
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A long, sheltered South Puget Sound inlet — Hammersly's warm, nutrient-rich water and slow tidal exchange produce plump, sweet Pacific oysters with moderate mineral character and the distinctive umami depth of South Sound growing areas.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
2
Sweet
4
Mineral
3
Umami
3
Acid

Everything below is measured against this plate.

Cultivationbottom-cultured · 2–4 yearsWaterSouth Puget SoundAppearancemedium · elongated
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