Our Farms · Plymouth, MA
Beer Money Oyster Co.
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Waters
Growers
First Harvest
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Meet the Growers
From weekend escape to family business
With their first harvest in 2023, Beer Money Oyster Co. raises oysters on the cold, ever-moving tidal flats of Plymouth, guided by heritage, hard work and the rhythm of the sea. True to the belief to “go where the tide takes you,” Beer Money is rooted in a deep connection to the water and a commitment to exceptional oysters.
Bill Marani, affectionately known as the “Beer Money Guy,” started working the oyster flats as a weekend escape from a demanding career in craft beer sales. What began as a way to earn a little extra beer money grew into much more: a passion, a business and a calling. Today Bill works alongside his wife, daughter and son to craft a picture-perfect oyster.
The Oyster
Beer Money Oyster Co.
Bright shells hold a perfectly palatable oyster, made for a cold beverage after a long day.
How They Taste
Medium brine with a clean start and a sweet but earthy finish.
How They're Grown
In trays sitting two inches above the Plymouth Bay floor, protected from the elements while they grow to the ideal size for the plate.
Farmer-Recommended Pairings
Light beers and lagers, IPAs, craft beers, Champagne, Chablis, and tequila-based cocktails.
Beer Money Oysters
Plymouth, MA · Freshly harvested from Plymouth Bay
Shipping included to most of the U.S. in temperature-controlled packaging. Orders placed by 3 PM ET, Monday–Wednesday, arrive the next day (Tuesday–Thursday) via FedEx or UPS. Local pickup available.
View product details →Why the Name?
Why “Beer Money”?
At an upscale Boston oyster bar, Bill ordered a Miller High Life, the only beer on the menu and the same one he used to spend his “beer money” on in college. The name says what he’s going for: an oyster fine enough for the best restaurants in the world, and just right with friends and a few cold ones in the backyard.
Thanksgiving Special
Plymouth, MA Oysters
A taste of Plymouth history
Oysters have been part of Plymouth’s coastal heritage for centuries. Long before the Pilgrims arrived, the Wampanoag people prized them as a local delicacy, and Plymouth historians believe oysters were part of the first Thanksgiving feast in 1621.
November is prime time: as the water turns cold, Plymouth oysters fatten up ahead of winter, so the meats are full and plump. Bring a little history to the table.
Plymouth, MA Oysters
Order by Tues., Nov. 24
by 3 PM ET for next-day delivery before the holiday
Plymouth Bay Neighbors
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Restaurants & retailers: get Beer Money direct from the farm.
We can tell you exactly who grew your oysters, and who hand-picked the order.