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Johns River oysters

Johns River

Johns River Oyster
📍 Damariscotta River · Maine
SpeciesEastern Oyster (Crassostrea virginica)
SizeMedium · 2.75"-3.25"
MethodWild-harvested / Off-bottom (cages/bags)
Salinity
MildBriny
Oyster profile
BrinySweetCreamyClean

About Johns River

Started at the Blackstone Nursery in Great Salt Bay, Damariscotta, Maine, where 2mm seed grows each June before being relayed eighteen miles down the Damariscotta River to finish in the Johns River in South Bristol.

In plain words: briny, sweet, creamy, clean, with salt bomb salt.

Where it grows

Harvest region
Johns River, South Bristol
Growing region
Damariscotta River
State
Maine
Country
United States
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What do Johns River oysters taste like?

Johns River oysters are described as briny, sweet, creamy, clean, with salt bomb salinity.

Where are Johns River oysters grown?

They're grown in Johns River, South Bristol, Damariscotta River, Maine, United States by Johns River Oyster.

How salty are Johns River oysters?

Salt bomb: 5 out of 5 on the Shucks scale. Full ocean. Big brine from start to finish.

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