Half Beef Share - Akaushi Wagyu
Pricing is based on hanging weight, which yields approximately 250 lbs of packaged, freezer-ready meat. Final weight and price are determined at butchering. Balance due at pickup.
Expected Timeline: Next available meat will be in winter 2026-2027. Butcher dates will be set for early 2027. Timeline is the same regardless of when you place your deposit.
Package Details & Specifications
Recommended For
- Families of 3-4 people
- Couples who eat beef regularly
- Those wanting variety without commitment to a full animal
- First-time bulk beef buyers
Storage Requirements
You'll need approximately 10-14 cubic feet of freezer space. A standard chest freezer (14-16 cu ft) can hold a half share comfortably with room for other items.
Shelf Life
Properly frozen beef maintains peak quality for 12-18 months. Ground beef is best within 6-9 months. All meat is clearly labeled with cut name and packaging date.
Processing Details
- Dry-aged 14 days for enhanced flavor
- Processed by USDA-inspected butcher
- Custom cut sheet available
- Packaged in meal-sized portions
Why Choose The Bar B Ranch
Superior Marbling
Our Wagyu features exceptional marbling that creates unmatched tenderness and rich, buttery flavor that elevates every meal.
Mountain-Raised
Our cattle roam the pristine Wallowa Mountains of Oregon, grazing on natural grasses in one of the country's most beautiful landscapes.
Heart-Healthy Fats
Our beef contains higher levels of monounsaturated fats (the "good" fats) compared to conventional beef, plus more omega-3s and CLA.
No Hormones or Antibiotics
We never use growth hormones or routine antibiotics. Our cattle are raised naturally, the way beef should be.
Family Owned
The Tillotson family personally oversees every aspect of raising our cattle, ensuring the highest standards of care and quality.
Best Value
At $6/lb hanging weight for premium beef, you're getting restaurant-quality meat at a fraction of grocery-store prices, with every cut from a single animal you can trace back to our ranch.
How It Works: From Our Ranch to Your Table
Reserve Your Share
Place your $500 deposit to secure your half share. We'll send confirmation and timeline details.
Customize Your Cuts
We provide a standard cut sheet, which you can modify by request to specify steak thickness, roast sizes, and ground beef portions.
We Process & Package
Your beef is dry-aged for 14 days, custom cut, and frozen to lock in quality.
Pickup or Delivery
Collect your beef at our Oregon, Boise, or Utah location. Ships nationwide with dry ice packaging.
What Our Customers Say
"We've been buying from The Bar B Ranch for three years now. The quality is consistently outstanding - every cut is tender and full of flavor. Our family won't buy beef anywhere else."
Portland, Oregon
"As someone who's tried Wagyu from multiple sources, The Bar B Ranch stands out. The marbling is incredible, and knowing exactly where my beef comes from gives me peace of mind."
Boise, Idaho
"The half share is perfect for our family of four. It lasts us about 5 months, and we love having restaurant-quality steaks ready in our freezer for special dinners."
Salt Lake City, Utah
"I was nervous about buying bulk, but the team walked me through everything. The cut sheet was easy, pickup was smooth, and the beef is absolutely delicious. Worth every penny!"
Eugene, Oregon
Frequently Asked Questions
A half share (approximately 250 lbs of take-home meat) requires approximately 10-14 cubic feet of freezer space. A standard 14-16 cubic foot chest freezer will hold a half share comfortably with room for other items. If you're unsure, we're happy to help you calculate your needs.
Hanging weight (also called carcass weight) is the weight of your share after harvest, once the hide, head, and organs are removed - before the final aging, trimming, deboning, and cutting. All of our pricing is based on hanging weight: $5/lb on a full beef, $6/lb on a half beef, and $7/lb on a quarter beef.
As an example, a 1,400 lb live animal yields approximately 840 lbs hanging weight, which becomes approximately 500 lbs of packaged, freezer-ready meat. Every animal is different, so all weights shown on our site are approximate - your final price is calculated from the actual hanging weight of your share, and the balance is due at pickup.
Yes! We provide a standard cut sheet, but you can modify it by request after ordering to specify steak thickness, roast sizes, amount of ground beef, and more. Our butcher partner accommodates most reasonable requests.
Properly packaged beef maintains peak quality for 12-18 months when kept at 0°F or below. Ground beef is best within 6-9 months. Each package is labeled with the cut name and packaging date so you can track freshness.
Why Choose The Bar B Ranch
Wallowa Mountains
Oregon Ranch
Family Owned
& Operated
No Hormones
No Antibiotics
USDA Inspected
Processing
Free Pickup
3 Locations
Satisfaction
Guaranteed
Ready to Experience Premium Meat?
Reserve your share today. Your family will enjoy restaurant-quality meat for months to come.
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