His mussels are very good mussels. The mussels I buy at the supermarket have so many barnacles which are as hard as stones, it is extremely difficult to cleanse.
You have the "beard" in your right hand and the mussel in your left. Why or why are you throwing the "beard" to you left, changing hands to throw the mussel in the bowl to your right? Very odd, if you're trying how to do things correctly. The cooking liquid could be white wine. You're welcome!