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Savage Blonde Oyster

Savage Harbour, PEI
Savage Blonde Oysters are known for their smooth, blonde shells, and clean appearance and taste. These tide-tumbled, northern PEI oysters are constantly jostled by the sea, which create beautiful, strong shells perfect for shucking.

Oysterology

Product Specifications
  • Specie:
    Crassostrea virginica
  • Origin:
    Savage Harbour, PEI
    (CAN)
  • Farmed: 3 to 4 years
  • Average Size:
    2.75 inches
  • Available:
    Year-round
Flavor Profile
A pronounced brine with crisp meats and a sweet, stony finish.
Suggested Pairing:
Farmhouse ale
Brine Intensity
Growout method
The oysters are grown in floating bags, which are flipped out of the water every few weeks to dry the oysters and kill any fouling organisms and predators. Flipping the bags also tumbles them to thicken and groom the shells.
Site Details
  • Tides:
    Savage Harbour Bay; two tides daily with a 6 to 10-foot tidal range.
  • Bottom:
    Red clay and eelgrass beds.
the Grower

We started in the shellfish business in 1997 by purchasing, grading and selling wild caught oysters and quahogs. Today, we still process wild oysters from PEI, but we have expanded into cultivation.The bulk of the oysters in PEI are harvested from the west end of the Island. We are one of very few growers on the eastern end of the island, making our oysters unique. What makes them stand out are their blonde shells and sharp brine!

For the majority of the season, our farm operates similarly to most other farms, however during the bitter winters, we use an ice breaking boat to break apart the ice, and send it with the tide into the Northumberland Strait. This allows us to fish through the winter.

What we love most about growing oysters on PEI is the pride that we get when we look at each oyster floating on the farm. Each year the crop just keeps looking better and better. It's a rare thing to be able to find so much satisfaction in one's work.

Russell and Jacob Dockendorff
Atlantic Shellfish