Indian River
Indian River Lagoon · Atlantic Coast, USA · Crassostrea virginica
Florida's Indian River Lagoon is a long, warm, nearly enclosed estuary with almost no ocean exchange — its oysters are extraordinarily sweet with virtually no brine, plump, and rich from the lagoon's dense phytoplankton. The sweetest end of East Coast oyster production.
Textureplump
Finishsweet
Shellmedium, elongated
Extreme sweetness and no brine — acid is essential.
Pair with
Demi-Sec ChampagneGewürztraminerWheat Beer
Details
Cultivationrack-and-bag · 12–18 monthsAppearancemedium · elongated
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