A side is a half of a steer.

By the Side or Whole - We sell by what is called hanging weight. The weight of a side usually runs around 350 to 375 lbs. Our price includes taking the steer to the processor and processing fees.

Boxes - Click Here to view our boxed beef options.

There is some loss from the hanging weight to final packaged weight due to bone/fat loss and the aging process. The amount of that loss can vary depending on whether a lot of your cuts are boneless or not but generally about 30% loss is normal.

Marbling refers to the amount of fat. Fat content is a high contributor to taste and the cooking effect of the beef.

Our cattle are dry aged for approximately 12 days in the cooler, before actually cutting the beef. This allows the enzymes in the meat to break down the proteins and improve the tenderness and flavors.

You will need approximately 6-7 cu. ft. of freezer space to hold a side of beef. Generally, a side is 6-7 brown grocery bags full of meat.

We take animal husbandry very seriously. Our steers are responsibly raised with no added hormones. They are raised on grass and supplemented with a small amount of grain until they are put in the finishing lot. This process increases the marbling, therefore giving the buyer a more tasteful experience.

There are many different ways to have your side of beef cut and you get to choose. If you are not familiar with all the cuts available, our processor will walk you through this.

Reserve your side by going to our website and clicking the “Bulk Beef” tab. From that screen, you can make your selections and once the form is submitted, we will contact you. When the steer goes to the processor, we will let you know. The processor will contact you about cutting instructions. Remember, it takes about 14-18 days from the time a steer goes to the processor until you can pick up your beef.

Sides - You pay Briarpatch Farm. You will receive an invoice for the hanging weight after the steer is sent to the processor. There will be no other costs associated with your purchase (we pay the processor). We accept cash, check or credit card and the amount is due by pick up date. You can pay via cc, mail your payment or call/text 706.473.0730 to drop off cash/check here at the farm.

Boxes - You pay Briarpatch Farm. We accept cash, check and credit cards. The amount is due when you pick up your order.

Sides should be picked up at C & B Processing (2961 Hwy 441 South, Milledgeville, GA 31061) (478-454-2005).

Boxes should be picked up at our farm (725 Pea Ridge Rd, Eatonton, GA 31024).

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Briarpatch Angus Beef Guarantee of Quality:

Guarantee on SIDES - If you have tried our beef and are not satisfied, we will come pick up the remaining beef and refund your full purchase price. YOU MUST CONTACT US WITHIN 30 DAYS OF YOUR INVOICE DATE.

Guarantee on BOXES - If you have tried our beef and are not satisfied, we will come pick up the remaining beef and refund your full purchase price. YOU MUST CONTACT US WITHIN 15 DAYS OF PICKING UP YOUR ORDER.