Crab Trapper Puts an Unwanted Crab Population to Good Use
Laura McQuarrie — June 24, 2022 — Lifestyle
References: shop.tamworthdistilling & foodandwine
While green crabs are posing a problem to coastal ecosystems, New Hampshire's Tamworth Distilling is addressing an invasive species with a creative solution in the form of Crab Trapper. This green crab-flavored whiskey.helps to give purpose to an unwanted population of crabs in New England's coastal ecosystem.
This unusual whiskey was made possible with the University of New Hampshire and at the same time, it uniquely educates the public about several issues, namely the green crab population, climate change and sustainability. Green crabs can eat as many as 50 clams, oysters, or mussels a day, and in the process, disrupt the work of shellfisheries.
Crab Trapper boasts a "modified sour mash" bourbon base and crab stock that's fortified with neutral grain spirits, distilled into the perfect essence and accented with spices that remind of a low-country boil.
This unusual whiskey was made possible with the University of New Hampshire and at the same time, it uniquely educates the public about several issues, namely the green crab population, climate change and sustainability. Green crabs can eat as many as 50 clams, oysters, or mussels a day, and in the process, disrupt the work of shellfisheries.
Crab Trapper boasts a "modified sour mash" bourbon base and crab stock that's fortified with neutral grain spirits, distilled into the perfect essence and accented with spices that remind of a low-country boil.
Trend Themes
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3. Environmental Conservation - Utilizing the repurposing of invasive species to create products as a way to help control populations and promote environmental conservation efforts.
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