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Earthquake Bays
Hog Island Oyster Co.
📍 Tomales Bay · California
SpeciesPacific Oyster (Crassostrea gigas)
SizeMedium · 2.5"-3.25"
MethodBeach-grown (intertidal) / Tumbled
Salinity
MildBriny
Oyster profile
Slight SweetLightly BrinyCleanPlumpMildMeatyDeep-Cupped
About Earthquake Bays
The newest oyster variety from Hog Island Oyster Co., named for the San Andreas fault which formed Tomales Bay. A beautiful half-shell oyster that showcases the clean, mineral character of Tomales Bay.
In plain words: slight sweet, lightly briny, clean, plump, mild, with briny salt.
Where it grows
- Growing region
- Tomales Bay
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
Where to eat it
Hog Island Oyster CoLogged Sep 9 · Napa, CA 94559
What people are saying
@scc★★★
After flavor
Sep 9 · Hog Island Oyster CoPlus 1 more rating without a note.
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Earthquake Bays oysters: common questions
What do Earthquake Bays oysters taste like?
Earthquake Bays oysters are described as slight sweet, lightly briny, clean, plump, with briny salinity.
Where are Earthquake Bays oysters grown?
They're grown in Tomales Bay, California, United States by Hog Island Oyster Co..
How salty are Earthquake Bays oysters?
Briny: 4 out of 5 on the Shucks scale. A clean hit of seawater, crisp and bright.
Where can I eat Earthquake Bays oysters?
Shucks members have recently had them at Hog Island Oyster Co.
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