Oysters with Stout

10 oysters pair well with this

Blue Point oyster illustration

Blue Point

US East Coast

The classic Atlantic oyster. Crisp, briny, with mineral notes and a sharp, clean finish.

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Damariscotta

US East Coast

Maine's finest. Dense, powerful oysters with thick shells, firm ivory meats, and a balanced flavor of strong brine, subtle sweetness, and mineral complexity.

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Drakes Bay

US West Coast

Historic Pacific oyster from Drake's Estero in Point Reyes National Seashore. Intensely briny with earthy, mushroomy notes and bitter herb finish. Bottom cage cultured in pristine waters until farm closure in 2012.

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Hog Island Sweetwater

US West Coast

The signature California oyster from Tomales Bay. Rich and sweet with creamy, buttery texture, balanced brine, and a slightly smoky finish.

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Island Creek

US East Coast

The flagship of New England oysters. Briny and buttery with firm meat, vegetal richness, and a distinctive lobster-stock finish.

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Moonstone

US East Coast

Bold Rhode Island salt pond oyster from Point Judith Pond. Rich, intense brine with meaty texture and a sweet nutty finish. Grown using rack-and-bag nursery and bottom culture methods.

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Pemaquid

US East Coast

A Maine institution. Large, powerful oysters with rock-hard shells, plump firm meats, and clean briny-sweet flavor with lemony zest.

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Penn Cove Select

US West Coast

The definitive Pacific Northwest oyster with stunning black and purple shells. Beach-raised in Samish Bay and finished in Penn Cove, these award-winning oysters deliver firm meats, bright brininess, and a distinctive crisp cucumber finish.

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Sea Cow

US West Coast

A tumbled Pacific oyster from South Puget Sound's Hammersley Inlet with extraordinary creamy richness and deep, funky earthiness. Flavors of wild mushrooms and umami make this the foie gras of the coast—an acquired taste for adventurous oyster lovers.

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Speciale

US East Coast

A wild Long Island oyster with bold, briny character. Heavy shells, meaty texture, complex mineral and metallic notes with cucumber undertones.