Taste the Gold Standard 

SRF Gold Plus™ American Wagyu represents the pinnacle of indulgence — celebrated for its remarkable tenderness, deep, buttery flavor, and exceptional marbling. Graded BMS 11–12, the highest level on the marbling scale, every cut features intricate strands of intramuscular fat that melt as the beef cooks, creating outstanding juiciness and a tender texture that simply melts on the palate. Available in several cuts, SRF Gold Plus™ beef redefines what extraordinary truly means.

How to Pick the Right Grade for Your Tastes

To understand how Snake River Farms classifies its beef grades, it helps to know how the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) grades domestic beef. The USDA system separates beef into eight categories based on intramuscular fat (marbling) and key eating qualities like tenderness, juiciness, and flavor. The two highest USDA grades are Prime and Choice, with Prime featuring abundant marbling.

At Snake River Farms, our beef exceeds USDA standards. To measure these higher levels of marbling and quality, we use the 12-point Beef Marbling Score (BMS) a system used to evaluate beef marbling.

Our American Wagyu grades align with this scale as follows:

• SRF Silver® – BMS 5. Abundant marbling equivalent to USDA Prime.
• SRF Black® – BMS 6–8. Significantly more marbling than USDA Prime.
• SRF Gold® – BMS 9–10. Dramatically more marbling than USDA Prime.
• SRF Gold Plus™ – BMS 11–12. The highest marbling available from Snake River Farms.

The American Wagyu Difference

American Wagyu beef offers unique characteristics that extend beyond marbling. Every Snake River Farms steak — regardless of grade — delivers a distinct buttery aroma, enhanced juiciness, and deep umami flavor that make for an exceptional eating experience. SRF Gold Plus™ amplifies all these traits to an extraordinary level.

Snake River Farms American Wagyu is the result of crossbreeding purebred Japanese Wagyu with high-quality American cattle. Our animals are raised on family-owned ranches and fed a carefully balanced diet for a longer period than conventional beef. These practices produce beef with the rich marbling of Japanese Wagyu and the bold, robust flavor characteristic of top-tier American steaks and roasts.

Why Choose SRF Gold Plus™

SRF Gold Plus™ represents the highest level of American Wagyu — crafted for those who demand the very best. Graded BMS 11–12, the top of the marbling scale, it delivers unmatched richness, tenderness, and buttery flavor in every cut. Each piece reflects Snake River Farms’ uncompromising commitment to quality, animal care, and the art of exceptional beef.

Want to see the marbling magic of SRF Gold Plus™ up close? Watch our video and discover why it's the ultimate in American Wagyu!

SRF Gold Plus Cooking Tips

The high degree of marbling in SRF Gold Plus™ benefits from slightly higher cooking temperatures to allow the intramuscular fat to fully render. Many chefs find this beef most flavorful and tender when cooked closer to medium. Even steak lovers who typically prefer rare cuts often find that medium rare to medium yields the most satisfying experience.

• Recommended finished internal temperature: 130°F
• Ideal range: 125°F–135°F for excellent results
• Resting: Allow a minimum of 10 minutes before slicing to let the internal temperature equalize and the marbling redistribute for optimal flavor and juiciness.

The Gold Standard of American Wagyu

Graded at the top of the marbling scale, SRF Gold Plus™ delivers unparalleled richness, tenderness, and flavor. Experience marbling at its most refined — a true expression of Snake River Farms craftsmanship.

About Snake River Farms

As the pioneer of American Wagyu, Snake River Farms continues to raise the bar for quality and consistency. Our commitment to humane animal care, sustainable ranching practices, and meticulous attention to detail has earned the trust of chefs and home cooks nationwide.

If you already know our Black and Gold designations, SRF Gold Plus™ represents the next evolution — our most luxurious expression of American Wagyu marbling and flavor.