On the Tormentine Peninsula in Southeast New Brunswick the shorelines are sparsely populated and the Northumberland Strait waters are cool, clear and clean. This is the perfect place to grow a coldwater oyster!
Oysterology
Product Specifications
Specie:
Crassostrea virginica
Origin:
Cape Spear, New Brunswick
(CAN)
Farmed: 3 to 4 years
Average Size:
3 inches
Available:
January through August
Flavor Profile
Bouncy meat with a delicate seaweed finish.
Suggested Pairing:
Golden ale
Brine Intensity
Growout method
Naturally collected oyster spat is grown out in floating oyster trays. The floating trays allow constant tumbling and a steady supply of food.
Site Details
Tides:
Northumberland Strait; currents from the strait sweep by the Cape, providing cool, plankton-rich water
Bottom:
Hard packed red clay with eelgrass
the Grower
Little Shemogue Oyster Company began operation in 2000, and joined with Atlantic Oyster Company in 2015. A family owned and operated business, 'Little Shem' oysters put on a plate always look beautiful and can back it up with the cleanest, richest taste you can find. The final product is an oyster that comes from a family that puts their heart and soul into the shape, taste and consistency of the oysters. They hope their high standards will translate into a delicious experience.
