The wagyu cattle which originated in Kobe Japan are the source of the very famous and delicious wagyu beef. Costing more than 100 bucks a pound, something truly special must be going on with the source of this beef right?
So, how would you react if you knew that the wagyu cattle drink beer?
Beer? Yes, you got that right. Beer. These cattle drink your favorite beverage too, and they like it alright. However, before you imagine cows in the middle of the farm on a drinking binge, stop your wild imagining right there. There is actually a logical reason why beer is fed to them.
Basically, the beer works as an appetizer for the cows. During the summer when their own fat cover, humidity, and temperature interact, the appetite of these animals gets depressed. They don’t seem to find any pleasure eating, and when they eat, they don’t eat as much as they have to in order to produce high-quality meat. When they are fed with beer, their appetite significantly improves. Now, whether it’s the alcohol getting into their head that’s making them eat more or what remains a mystery. One thing for sure though, beer plays a part in making Kobe beef what it is—ridiculously delicious.
Another thing that may pique your interest is this: these Kobe cattle get some massage too! Massaging is performed to release their muscle stiffness as well as relieve their stress. Their raisers believe that calm and content cattle produce premium quality meat. Interesting, you say?
