Full Blood Akaushi Wagyu Michigan beef

Full Blood Akaushi Wagyu

Some beef is special. This is something else entirely.

We're proud to bring 100% Full Blood Akaushi Wagyu from Great Lakes Wagyu Genetics in Stockbridge, Michigan to Sparrow Market. They are the only farm in the Midwest raising Full Blood Akaushi cattle, preserving one of the rarest Japanese Wagyu bloodlines found anywhere in North America.

Their herd traces directly back to the original Akaushi cattle imported from Japan in 1976. Those foundation genetics began with the legendary cattle Judo and Rueshaw, making this one of the most authentic Akaushi programs you'll find outside of Japan.

What makes this program even more impressive is that it starts long before the cattle ever reach the pasture. Great Lakes Wagyu Genetics grows much of their own feed right on the farm, including corn, grain, and oats, giving them complete control over quality, consistency, and nutrition from the ground up. It's another example of the hands-on approach that sets this ranch apart.

This isn't crossbred Wagyu or beef with a small percentage of Wagyu influence. This is 100% Full Blood Akaushi, raised with generations of carefully preserved Japanese genetics. That commitment shows up on every plate with extraordinary marbling, rich beef flavor, and tenderness that speaks for itself.

Akaushi, or "Red Wagyu," is one of Japan's four original Wagyu breeds. It's celebrated for producing beautifully marbled beef with a rich, buttery flavor while naturally containing higher levels of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, oleic acid, and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) than conventional beef. It's one of the reasons Akaushi has become so highly respected by chefs and beef enthusiasts around the world.

We're always looking for producers who do things the right way, and Great Lakes Wagyu Genetics checks every box. From preserving one of the rarest Wagyu bloodlines in existence to growing feed on their own farm and raising cattle with exceptional care, they're producing something truly special.

We're excited to bring that same commitment to quality to our customers here in Ann Arbor. This is one of the rarest beef programs you'll find anywhere in the Midwest, and we're proud to have it in our case.

Know your butcher. Know your farmer. Experience Full Blood Akaushi Wagyu at Sparrow Market.