Glacier Point Oysters are grown in Kachemak Bay, Alaska at one of the most pristine and northernmost oyster farms in the world.
Oysterology
Product Specifications
Specie:
Crassostrea gigas
Origin:
Halibut Cove, AK
(USA)
Farmed: 4 to 5 years
Average Size:
2.75 inches
Available:
May through January
Flavor Profile
Dynamic brine with a gentle crunch and a clean vegetal finish.
Suggested Pairing:
Witbier
Brine Intensity
Growout method
Hatchery seed is suspended in deepwater trays and tumbled often to harden shells.
Site Details
Tides:
Kachemak Bay; 30-foot tidal exchange delivering food and nutrients to the oysters continuously.
Bottom:
Rocky bottom covered with glacial silt.
the Grower
We began farming in Alaska in 2007 after moving from Maine where we produced Georges River Oysters. We were drawn to Alaska for its beauty, adventure, and challenge. That is definitely what we got raising oysters, mussels, and children in remote Alaska. We love farming here. With 30' tides, abundance of wildlife, and numerous challenges, there is a lot of excitement and pride bringing our shellfish to the table. There is nothing better than growing shellfish as a family, straight out of Alaskan waters, surrounded by glaciers, forest, and mountains.
