If you’ve never heard of South Poll, Akaushi, or Wagyu… you’re not alone. This guide helps you choose the right beef based on marbling, richness, flavor, and finish style without needing a cattle PhD. start here: what's your flavor profile? if you want lean, clean, "real beef" flavor Choose Grass-Finished South Poll . Finish: 100% grass-finished Experience: clean, classic beef flavor; leaner; not buttery Best For: everyday eating, grilling, meal prep, health conscious, “I want beef that...

Let’s say the quiet part out loud: We’re experimenting. Grain-Finished American Akaushi  is a limited Special Release at Hi Bräu Beef. It’s not an “On Tap” breed. It’s not guaranteed year-round. It will sell out. It will disappear. It may come back. That’s the nature of doing craft beef the right way. what is american akaushi? American Akaushi is a 50/50 cross of Angus and Akaushi (Japanese Brown / Red Wagyu genetics) . What does that mean for your plate? Heavy, visible intramuscular marbling...

If you’ve been paying attention to the beef industry lately, you’ve probably noticed the headlines: beef prices are up, the U.S. cattle herd is shrinking, and it’s getting harder to find high-quality beef at a fair price. So, what’s really going on behind the scenes, and what does it mean for your next steak dinner? Let’s break it down.