Grown in the protected area of Popponesset Spit, these oysters have a wonderful combination of the briny, bright waters of Nantucket Sound and the sweet, freshwater influence from Popponesset Bay. The gentle tidal flow allows a steady influx of nutrients and allows the oysters to grow into beautifully deep-cupped treasures.
Oysterology
Product Specifications
Specie:
Crassostrea virginica
Origin:
Mashpee, MA
(USA)
Farmed: 2 years
Average Size:
3.5 inches
Available:
May through February
Flavor Profile
Medium brine with supple meats and a gentle, lingering mineral finish.
Suggested Pairing:
Pale ale
Brine Intensity
Growout method
Oyster seed is floated in fine mesh bags and moved to off-bottom cages after the first growing season.
Site Details
Tides:
Popponesset Bay; 3 to 4-foot tides with influence from Nantucket Sound.
Bottom:
Clean, sandy bottom.
the Grower
Richard Cook has been in the industry for over 30 years. After years of legal challenges from abutters, in 2015, Dick received a 10-year shellfish aquaculture license to grow oysters on a 1.9-acre grant in Popponesset Bay.
