Originally Posted by
caleb
I wouldn't do it on a smaller cut because the surface area (which you'll lose) is a larger percentage of the whole cut than with a whole animal as it's traditionally done. Between lost water and stuff you trim, aging a roast might cost you 25-30% of the total weight you started out with on a small cut. I'm sure it would still be good, though.
If you want to go the dry aged route, most butchers will age a half for you before cutting it up. You'll get the benefits of aging without as much waste.
If the temperature cooperates during deer season we often dry age the meat by hanging the carcasses whole. You lose some water weight and a little has to be trimmed off, but I do think it makes the prime cuts better.