Hi Shucker!
We hope you enjoyed the many happenings of March, from St. Patrick’s day to Spring Break, and wrapping up the month with some delicious oysters. We are ready for summer swimming! So, this month we are sampling:
SUMMER LOVE OYSTERS
Summer Love Oysters offer a very balanced flavor. This is a great oyster to share with those that are beginner oyster eaters.
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
Buttery, creamy meat that finishes with a touch of citrus and a perfect balance of salt and mineral notes.
Suggested Pairing: Golden Ale
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: