The BreedWhat Makes Akaushi Different from Other Wagyu?
There are only four breeds classified as true Wagyu. Here's why Akaushi stands apart in flavor, marbling, and genetics.
March 2026The Breed
Akaushi, meaning "red cattle" in Japanese, is one of just four breeds in the world classified as true Wagyu. Originally raised in the volcanic regions of Kumamoto, Japan, these cattle produce a richly marbled, buttery beef with a flavor profile unlike anything else. Our herd is purebred Akaushi, never crossbred, raised free-range for a full three years on premium feed in the Texas Hill Country. The result is beef with extraordinary tenderness, deep flavor, and a marbling score that speaks for itself.
Akaushi translates to "red cattle" in Japanese. The name tells you everything.
From Pasture to Plate
Select a whole or half share of purebred Akaushi and choose your preferred harvest window.
Your animal roams free-range across the Texas Hill Country for three full years on premium feed.
Fill out your cut sheet your way. Extra sausage, thicker steaks, or specific roast sizes. You decide.
Shipped cold straight from processing to your doorstep. Always fresh, never warehoused.
The Shares
Every share comes from a single, DNA-certified Akaushi raised on our ranch in the Texas Hill Country.
Best Value
~450–550 lbs hanging wtThe complete animal, your way
$2,500 deposit, applied to final hanging weight price
The full Akaushi experience. Receive every primal cut from a single animal, processed to your custom cut sheet. Roughly 250+ lbs of finished beef including ribeyes, strip steaks, tenderloins, roasts, short ribs, brisket, and ground. You choose how every cut is portioned. Want thick-cut ribeyes? Two-inch tomahawks? Extra ground beef for burgers? It's your animal and your call. Every share comes with a certificate of authenticity verifying the DNA and purebred Akaushi genetics of your specific animal.
Most Popular
~225–275 lbs hanging wtPremium Akaushi, half the commitment
$1,500 deposit, applied to final hanging weight price
The same purebred quality, scaled for smaller households. Roughly 125+ lbs of finished premium beef with a full custom cut sheet. You still choose exactly how your share is portioned. Ribeyes, strips, roasts, ground, short ribs. Every cut comes from the same DNA-certified, pasture-raised Akaushi genetics as the whole share. Perfect for families looking to stock a freezer with the finest Wagyu without the full commitment. Your share includes a certificate of authenticity just like the whole.
The Ranch Store
Premium goods crafted from the ranch. From rendered tallow to branded gear, every product reflects the same standard as our beef.
Pure rendered Akaushi tallow. For searing, baking, or skincare.
$38 View Product
LimitedA showstopper cut. Bone-in, thick, and marbled beyond belief.
$95 View Product
Full tanned hide from our red Akaushi. Rich color, natural grain.
$475 View Product
Heavyweight cotton. Embroidered brand mark. Built to last seasons.
$85 View Product
End-grain walnut with a hand-burned AWW mark. The rancher's surface.
$135 View ProductFrom the Journal
The BreedThere are only four breeds classified as true Wagyu. Here's why Akaushi stands apart in flavor, marbling, and genetics.
March 2026
Ranch LifeA look at how our Akaushi are raised, from the early morning feed runs to sunset on open Hill Country pasture.
March 2026
Cuts & CookingNot sure how to fill out a cut sheet? We break down every option so you get exactly what your family loves.
March 2026