Hog Island Olympia
About Hog Island Olympia
California's only native oyster species, and one Hog Island is proud to help restore in Tomales Bay's local population. Tiny in stature but mighty in flavor, the Olympia opens bright with salinity and umami before settling into a very light.
In plain words: bright, umami, slight metallic, with salt bomb salt.
Where it grows
- Harvest region
- Tomales Bay, California
- Growing region
- Tomales Bay
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
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What do Hog Island Olympia oysters taste like?
Hog Island Olympia oysters are described as bright, umami, slight metallic, with salt bomb salinity.
Where are Hog Island Olympia oysters grown?
They're grown in Tomales Bay, California, Tomales Bay, California, United States by Hog Island Oyster Co..
How salty are Hog Island Olympia oysters?
Salt bomb: 5 out of 5 on the Shucks scale. Full ocean. Big brine from start to finish.
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