Evidence docket
Every fact, and where we read it
1,722 records behind the scores: what each seller says about its beef, the page we read it on, what we checked and found nothing, and every price change with its source. Nearly all of it is the sellers’ own words; we mark what isn’t. How we use it
| Date | Seller · steak | Fact | What we record | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Seven Sons Farms All their beef |
Aging Seller’s words |
Dry-aged 5 days, then wet-aged (21 days in all) | Seven Sons help-center FAQ (updated Mar 4, 2026) also says "We choose to dry-age our meat for 5-10 days." Ribeyes are steaks, so this dry-then-wet, 21-day-total protocol applies. Board currently shows Aging not stated. | sevensons.zendesk.com ↗ |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Seven Sons Farms Grass-Fed Delmonico Steak - Boneless Ribeye |
Raised Seller’s words |
Evidence attached to this steak | “100% Grass-Fed & Grass-Finished: Raised on regenerative pastures for more nutritious beef with rich marbling.” (read 2026-10-06) | sevensons.net ↗ |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Seven Sons Farms Beef Ribeye Steak, Cowboy Cut |
Raised Seller’s words |
Evidence attached to this steak | “100% Grass-Fed & Grass-Finished: From cattle that graze on open pastures their entire lives with no grain finishing, ever.” (read 2026-10-06) | sevensons.net ↗ |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Seven Sons Farms All their beef |
Raised Seller’s words |
“100% Grass-Fed Never fed grain, raised in the USA” (read 2026-10-06) | sevensons.net ↗ | |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Seven Sons Farms All their beef |
Raised Seller’s words |
“Our beef is 100% grass-fed and grass-finished, so you're getting the full benefit of a lifetime on pasture.” (read 2026-10-06) | sevensons.net ↗ | |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Seven Sons Farms All their beef |
Aging Seller’s words |
Wet-aged | Ribeye product pages say wet-aged; no day count stated (research pass 2026-09-30). | sevensons.net ↗ sevensons.net ↗ |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Seven Sons Farms Grass-Fed Delmonico Steak - Boneless Ribeye |
Aging Seller’s words |
Wet-aged, days not stated | 2026-09-30: "As previously mentioned, you’re more likely to be familiar with wet-aged beef, as that’s what most of us have encountered at supermarkets, and it's what we carry here at Seven Sons Farms." — Method comes fro…m a site-wide statement on the seller's blog. The steak collection FAQ adds: 'Each cut is carefully selected for quality and properly aged for optimal tenderness and rich taste.' (http |
sevensons.net ↗ |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Seven Sons Farms Beef Ribeye Steak, Cowboy Cut |
Aging Seller’s words |
Wet-aged, days not stated | 2026-09-30: "As previously mentioned, you’re more likely to be familiar with wet-aged beef, as that’s what most of us have encountered at supermarkets, and it's what we carry here at Seven Sons Farms." — Same site-wide s…tatements as sku 483 (the collection FAQ lists 'cowboy ribeye' among cuts 'properly aged'). The product page shows 'Subscribe & Save Members Only', so it may not be buyable one-time; $ |
sevensons.net ↗ |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Seven Sons Farms All their beef |
Shipping Seller’s words |
One-off or subscription | Free delivery starts at $159 (Midwest/East zones) or $225 (elsewhere), otherwise there's "a $14.99 delivery fee", with zone order minimums of $99/$125/$175 (table dated June 2024). | sevensons.net ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Seven Sons Farms Grass-Fed Delmonico Steak - Boneless Ribeye |
Price basis Seller’s words |
How we read the price and size | Single 12 oz steak listed at $39.00 (not a pack). Per-steak price = $39.00. usd_per_lb = 39 / (12/16 lb) = 39 / 0.75 = $52.00/lb. | sevensons.net ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Seven Sons Farms Beef Ribeye Steak, Cowboy Cut |
Price basis Seller’s words |
How we read the price and size | Single 16 oz (1 lb) bone-in steak listed at $55.00 (not a pack). Per-steak price = $55.00. usd_per_lb = 55 / (16/16 lb) = 55 / 1 = $55.00/lb. | sevensons.net ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Seven Sons Farms All their beef |
Raised Seller’s words |
Grass-fed and grass-finished | '100% grass-fed and grass-finished; cattle never receive grain at any point in their lives.' | sevensons.net ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Seven Sons Farms All their beef |
Antibiotics Seller’s words |
Raised without antibiotics | 'Every cut we raise is free from antibiotics... with no exceptions.' Self-claimed, no never-ever certifier named. | sevensons.net ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Seven Sons Farms All their beef |
Hormones Seller’s words |
No added hormones | 'No antibiotics or hormones' / 'free from... hormones, with no exceptions.' Self-claimed, not certified. | sevensons.net ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Seven Sons Farms All their beef |
Steroids Seller’s words |
No steroids | Cattle 'never receive growth hormones, steroids, antibiotics, or GMO feed.' Self-claimed. | sevensons.net ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Seven Sons Farms All their beef |
Diet Seller’s words |
Vegetarian diet of grass only | Cattle 'graze on regenerative pastures their entire lives, eating only grass and forage'; never fed grain. | sevensons.net ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Seven Sons Farms All their beef |
Origin Seller’s words |
Product of USA | Protocols state 'raised in the USA' (IN farm + vetted US partner farms); no full born/raised/harvested claim, so product_of_usa. | sevensons.net ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Seven Sons Farms All their beef |
Organic Seller’s words |
None | 'Our farm is not technically certified organic by the USDA... we adhere to organic principles.' Not certified. | sevensons.zendesk.com ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Seven Sons Farms All their beef |
Welfare Seller’s words |
None | Only self-claimed 'regenerative'/'ethical farming, raised outdoors on pasture.' No AWA, Certified Humane, GAP, or AGA named. | sevensons.net ↗ |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Seven Sons Farms All their beef |
Delivery Seller’s words |
Flash-frozen | 'Each order is flash-frozen at peak freshness and vacuum-sealed before it ships'; arrives frozen, freezer-stable up to one year. | sevensons.net ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Seven Sons Farms All their beef |
USDA grade Seller’s words |
Ungraded | Benchmark Delmonico (boneless ribeye) page makes NO USDA grade claim. Markets on 'rich/deep marbling' from 100% grass-finish, not a graded score. As-of 2026-07-12. | sevensons.net ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Seven Sons Farms All their beef |
Wagyu content Seller’s words |
None | Angus-type grass-fed/finished herd; no wagyu SKU anywhere on site. Benchmark ribeye is a conventional-breed grass-finished steer. | sevensons.net ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Seven Sons Farms All their beef |
Marbling Seller’s words |
Not stated | Delmonico page cites 'rich marbling' / 'deep marbling' qualitatively but gives no BMS or USDA marbling grade. | sevensons.net ↗ |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Seven Sons Farms All their beef |
Sourcing Seller’s words |
Family farm Roanoke IN + vetted US partner farms, self-verified | Not a distributor; home farm plus network of vetted US partner farms held to same standard, practices verified firsthand, open-door policy. | sevensons.net ↗ |