Hog Island Sweet
Hog Island Bay · Chesapeake Bay, USA · Crassostrea virginica
The sweeter variant from Virginia's Hog Island Bay — grown in zones with greater freshwater influence, delivering the bay's maximum sweetness with minimal brine and an exceptionally creamy finish.
Texturecreamy
Finishsweet
Shellmedium, elongated
Extreme sweetness benefits from acid contrast.
Pair with
Demi-Sec VouvrayPinot GrisWheat Beer
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 2–3 yearsAppearancemedium · elongated
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