Akaushi vs Wagyu vs Angus, and Quarter Beef vs Store-Bought Beef
Castañeda Beef raises Akaushi. We do not raise or sell Angus.
What is Akaushi beef?
Akaushi is a breed of Wagyu cattle. Ours are raised on our family ranch in Flatonia, Texas: pasture raised, grain finished, Texas-raised on Texas feed, never imported, and never given hormones or antibiotics.
Is Akaushi the same as Wagyu?
Wagyu is a group of Japanese cattle breeds, and Akaushi is one of them. All Akaushi is Wagyu, but not all Wagyu is Akaushi.
How is Akaushi different from Angus?
Angus is a different breed of cattle. We don't sell Angus. Every cut we sell is Akaushi Wagyu.
Store-bought beef vs a quarter beef from a local ranch
Grocery-store beef is convenient. A quarter beef is a different way to buy:
- You know the ranch. Our cattle are raised by the Castañeda family in Flatonia, TX.
- No hormones or antibiotics, ever.
- Dry-aged 21 days and vacuum-sealed for the freezer.
- Known price up front: $1,750 total, about $12.07–$12.96/lb estimated, including processing and delivery, paid over 10 months at 0% interest.
- Trade-off: you need freezer space (about 135–145 lbs). Ask about a loaner chest freezer.
Store prices change, so compare per-pound prices yourself for the cuts you buy most.
