Over 150 years ago, Gustavus F. Swift took a loan for $20 so he could build the brand that is now 1855 Black Angus Beef.

JBS has grown from that humble beginning to the 1855 Black Angus beef program, and now, only one in eight cattle meet the standards to become USDA Certified in the 1855 brand. You can always expect only the highest quality from 1855 beef.

Halperns' 1855 Premium Black Angus Beef program goes beyond typical Angus programs. Our beef is aged a minimum of 21 days because we're committed to delivering superior marbling, maximum tenderness and a truly remarkable flavor that has sustained us for over 50 years.

The Unparalleled Quality of the 1855 Brand™
When you combine the power of the Black Angus name with the exceptional eating experience of the Halperns’ 1855 Brand, you get the best of both worlds.

  • Halperns’ 1855 Brand Premium Black Angus Beef program goes beyond typical Angus programs, thanks to an unprecedented level of consistency and quality assurance.
  • Upper 2/3 USDA Choice, hand selected for ideal marbling. Also, be sure to check with your Halperns’ representative about our availability of 1855 USDA Prime product as well.
  • Aged minimum of 21 days for maximum tenderness.
  • Bright cherry red lean and finely textured.
  • A government-certified program.

Incomparable Cattle Selection & Availability
No one starts with a bigger selection of the very best Black Angus cattle than we do – and only 10% of those already superior cattle measure up to our standards.

Our inventory of 1885 Premium Beef is extensive and aged to perfection.

Our box in, box out items include:

  • Export Ribs, up and down
  • Lipon Ribeye, up and down
  • Shortloins, 0x1
  • Striploins, 0x1
  • Striploins, 1×1 up and down
  • Top Sirloins, 1pc ‘XT’
  • Tenderloins, PSMO 5 up or 5 down
  • Pectorial Meat
  • Shoulder Clods
  • Flat Irons
  • Teres Major
  • Brisket
  • Skirt Steaks, outside
  • Short Ribs, market style
  • Back Ribs
  • Chuck Short Ribs, boneless
  • Hanging Tenders
  • Steamship Rounds
  • Top Rounds
  • Eye Rounds
  • Bottom Rounds
  • Blade Meat
  • Tri Tips
  • Flap Meat
  • Flank Steaks
  • 81/19 Fine Grind Chuck
  • Chuck Tenders

The Power of
Black Angus

For those interested in the promotional power of a breed-specific choice beef program, the quality of 1855 Black Angus delivers like no other.

The Unparalleled Quality of the 1855 Brand™

When you combine the power of the Black Angus name with the exceptional eating experience of the Halperns’ 1855 Brand, you get the best of both worlds.

Incomparable Cattle Selection & Availability

No one starts with a bigger selection of the very best Black Angus cattle than we do – and only 10% of those already superior cattle measure up to our standards.