
Riptide
About Riptide
Grown deep in the East Branch of the Westport River behind Horseneck Beach, right at the mouth of Buzzards Bay, by Kerian and Kristin Fennelly, who started the farm in 2009 as the first in Westport to receive an aquaculture grant.
In plain words: nutty, sweet, firm, plump, deep-cupped, with salt bomb salt.
Where it grows
- Harvest region
- East Branch of the Westport River, Westport
- Growing region
- Buzzards Bay
- State
- Massachusetts
- Country
- United States
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Riptide oysters: common questions
What do Riptide oysters taste like?
Riptide oysters are described as nutty, sweet, firm, plump, with salt bomb salinity.
Where are Riptide oysters grown?
They're grown in East Branch of the Westport River, Westport, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, United States by Riptide Oyster Farm.
How salty are Riptide oysters?
Salt bomb: 5 out of 5 on the Shucks scale. Full ocean. Big brine from start to finish.
Where can I eat Riptide oysters?
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