Hi Shucker!
This month marks the beginning of the Aphrodite Oyster Club at-home oyster journey! This month we are sampling:
IRISH POINT OYSTERS
Irish Point Oysters are some of the cleanest, most consistent, and well-balanced oysters to come out of the Atlantic. Depending on the time of year, their shells can take on beautiful hues of green, a reflection of the algae-rich waters that feed and nurture these oysters.
Specie: Crassostrea virginica
Origin: Rustico, Prince Edward Island, Canada or known as PEI
Farmed: 4 to 5 years
Average Size: 2.75 inches
Available: Year-round
FLAVOR PROFILE
A tender texture and sweet brine with a smooth mineral finish.
Suggested Pairing: Irish whiskey
BRINE INTENSITY
Medium
GROWOUT METHOD
Aquaculture surface grown in floating cages. The cages are sunk in the winter to avoid massive ice sheets.
GROWER
Raspberry Point Oyster Co began in the early 1990’s and produces some of North America’s most sought-after oysters. Raspberry Point’s leases are some of the most northern stocks of oysters on North America. Because of this, each oyster takes between 4 – 6 years to reach market size.
Learn More by taking Pangea Shellfish Course on Oysters or simply watch the video below: