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grain-finished american akaushi

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

  • Big, steakhouse-level flavor

  • Exceptional tenderness

  • Large, impressive cuts

If you’re searching for premium grain-finished beef with serious marbling and depth, this one checks the box.


Our approach: pasture-raised + longer finish

Like every animal at Hi Bräu, these cattle are:

  • 100% raised on pasture

  • Never confined to feedlots

  • Given a longer finishing period than our Angus and Premium Angus

  • Finished more in line with our Wagyu program (because the genetics can actually use that time to build marbling)

Translation:This is grain-finished pasture-raised beef, not commodity feedlot beef.

The grain is deliberate. The time is intentional. The goal is flavor—not shortcuts.


akaushi vs. american wagyu

If you’ve tried our American Wagyu, here’s the quick breakdown.


american wagyu

Choose Wagyu if you want:

  • Maximum luxury

  • Ultra-rich, buttery marbling

  • A steak that borders on decadent

Wagyu is our “go big or go home” lane.


grain-finished american akaushi (this release)

Choose Akaushi if you want:

  • High marbling with more balance

  • Tenderness without overwhelming richness

  • Classic steakhouse flavor with Wagyu influence

Quick gut check: If Wagyu sometimes feels like a lot, Akaushi might be your sweet spot.


where akaushi fits on price

In Hi Bräu terms:

  • Less expensive than Wagyu

  • More premium than most of our other breeds

If you’re looking for a luxury steak experience without full Wagyu pricing, this is a strong move.


ready to try it?

If you want:

  • Wagyu-level tenderness with a more balanced bite

  • Pasture-raised beef with a longer, deliberate finish

  • High-marbling steak that’s rare and hard to find

  • A premium option between Angus and Wagyu

This one’s for you.


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