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Ozark Oak Lump For the Atlanta Folks

The Ace in Johns Creek just got in 3 pallets of Ozark Oak and has 3 pallets of Wicked Good back ordered.  Also has a full assortment of 3 little pigs rubs and sauce. They plan to keep all in stock. I am going to burn some Ozark tonight - Thoughts on OO vs WG?
Milton, GA.

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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,081
    There is a difference in the two-WGWW takes longer to light, less ash (marginally) and more smoke neutral.  Since WG changed the packaging to the blue bags I have noticed considerably more small pieces and dust.  OO has a definite oak flavor that you won't get with WGWW.  Just an opinion-YMMV-both quite good.
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
  • Aviator
    Aviator Posts: 1,757
    Oo burns really well and vely low ash. WGWW is excellent as well with low ash but takes longer to light and goes strong a long time. I used WG exclusively until Henapple spoiled me with his kindness.

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    Large and Small BGE, Blackstone 36 and a baby black Kub.

    Chattanooga, TN.

     

  • RLeeper
    RLeeper Posts: 480
    Price?
    Extra Large, Large, and Mini. Tucker, GA
  • danv23
    danv23 Posts: 953
    How much $$ for the OO?

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  • flynnbob said:
    The Ace in Johns Creek just got in 3 pallets of Ozark Oak and has 3 pallets of Wicked Good back ordered.  Also has a full assortment of 3 little pigs rubs and sauce. They plan to keep all in stock. I am going to burn some Ozark tonight - Thoughts on OO vs WG?
    That's not Atlanta, that's BFE!!!   :D

    And WG officially sucks in my book.  The last bag I bought is taking me upwards of an hour to get going.  And it was full of dust.

    I'd like to get ahold of some of that Ozark Oak tho.
  • flynnbob
    flynnbob Posts: 665
    It is very pricey - $14 for a 10lb bag but I have read a lot about it and wanted to try it.  A lot of bags were going out the door when I was there this morning.  I bet If we got enough folks together in the area I could get the owner to cut us a deal.  Good Guy.
    Milton, GA.
  • Aviator
    Aviator Posts: 1,757
    edited June 2013

    For 14 some $ plus tax. I would round up a posse and drive up to Arkansas with a uhaul and load em up. It aient that far.

    Do we want a do a group road trip?

    I could be persuaded to participate. Am a lump whore.

    :)

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    Large and Small BGE, Blackstone 36 and a baby black Kub.

    Chattanooga, TN.

     

  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,669
    Gave my last two bags of WG to Travis. OO is all I want to use.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

  • SmokinDAWG82
    SmokinDAWG82 Posts: 1,705
    Johns creek is a fer piece for me, probably need to pack a lunch but I want some OO so I may make the drive and get a couple bags. I assume there is only 1 Ace in JC but can you specify the store?
    LBGE
    Go Dawgs! - Marietta, GA
  • RLeeper
    RLeeper Posts: 480
    flynnbob said:
    It is very pricey - $14 for a 10lb bag but I have read a lot about it and wanted to try it.  A lot of bags were going out the door when I was there this morning.  I bet If we got enough folks together in the area I could get the owner to cut us a deal.  Good Guy.

    I'm down for a local group buy!
    Extra Large, Large, and Mini. Tucker, GA
  • flynnbob
    flynnbob Posts: 665
    The OO was great!  It burned really hot.  The lumps were very big and very little dust.  Cooked a Bone in Ribeye (on sale at Publix for $5.99 / lb) and a nice strip. Good cook - family was very happy.  Maybe I will skip the WG - This was pretty darn good for me!  Yeah, I know the price is high, but I think I can beat my guy up.  He sells about 30 or so LBGE's a week.  Aviator, We could do a group buy in town and LTL some pallets if there is enough interest. 
    Milton, GA.
  • Lakie
    Lakie Posts: 19

    I’m in the Atlanta area and would love to try OO. Started using Komodo Joe from my local Ace Hardware in Brookhaven when they ran out of wicked good. Guess I’m making a trip to Johns Creek this week!

    Brookhaven, GA 
    One Large BGE and four bad Terriers
  • flynnbob
    flynnbob Posts: 665
    Lakie said:

    I’m in the Atlanta area and would love to try OO. Started using Komodo Joe from my local Ace Hardware in Brookhaven when they ran out of wicked good. Guess I’m making a trip to Johns Creek this week!

    Lakie,  Go see Ralph - He is the owner and is always cooking on Saturday.  His son is Richard - Good folks and fun to BS with, besides - you will get a free lunch if you go on Saturday!
    Milton, GA.
  • flynnbob
    flynnbob Posts: 665
    Johns creek is a fer piece for me, probably need to pack a lunch but I want some OO so I may make the drive and get a couple bags. I assume there is only 1 Ace in JC but can you specify the store?
    I think that there is only one.  They are on Jones Bridge Road just south of State Bridge Road.  Really good folks - Ralph is the owner and Richard is his son - They will take good care of you - I bought my egg there. You may want to call first to be sure they have OO left but they had several pallets this morning.
    Milton, GA.