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Martha's Vineyard Oyster

Martha's Vineyard, MA

Oysterology

Product Specifications
  • Specie:
    Crassostrea virginica
  • Origin:
    Martha's Vineyard, MA
    (USA)
  • Wild: 3 years
  • Average Size:
    3.5+ inches
  • Available:
    October through February
Flavor Profile
Extremely plump and full of liquor. Mild and smooth.
Suggested Pairing:
Double IPA
Brine Intensity
Growout method
Wild oyster grows in various salt ponds on the Vineyard. Fishermen drag for the oysters in small skiffs.
Site Details
  • Tides:
    Tisbury Great Pond; the pond closes off from the open ocean seasonally and naturally, adding freshwater through rainfall. They are occasionally dug out to add a saltwater influence.
  • Bottom:
    Sandy with some eelgrass vegetation.
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