Quilcene

Quilcene Bay · Pacific Coast, USA · Crassostrea gigas

Hood Canal sweetness without the cucumber notes of Hama Hama — Quilcene Bay's warmer, shallower conditions emphasize sugar and umami over brine.

Salinity2/5

Sweetness4/5

Minerality3/5

Umami3/5

Textureplump

Finishsweet

Shellmedium, elongated

Sweet, mild Pacific profile welcomes lemon.

Pair with

Grüner VeltlinerAlbariñoWheat Beer

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bag · 18–30 monthsWaterHood CanalAppearancemedium · elongated

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