Riptide Oysters from Westport, MA YGroup_IchabodAvailable for a limited time only. Farmer: Kerian Fennelly and his team, Chelsea and Jordan Location: Westport, MA Size: 2. 5 3" How Theyre Grown: Kerian and his crew have a mean oyster game! Riptides are one of two types they grow. These oysters are placed in floating bags designed after Australian Flip Farms. Believe it or not, Kerian ordered this special gear from Australia and took it to the next level by designing his own version. He took the
they are put into traditional racks and bags before being hand harvested
He got into the oyster business after spending 10 years as a Civil Engineer and 5 years as a stay at home Dad
Oyster seed is grown in an upweller before moving to a rack and bag system
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One oyster can filter up to fifty gallons of water per day---pretty impressive work
the small oysters are put into cages on the bottom of the ocean floor where they will avoid ice and stormy weather
How they taste: Bright metallic notes upfront with a multi-layered earthy flavor (think potato leek soup)
They grow wild and are hand-dragged by local fishermen
How they’re grown: Seed begins its journey in a custom-made upweller system constructed from PVC pipe and window screen
he switched to oysters and when that crop died
followed by a crisp umami /meaty flavor and a sweet finish