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rainey75
rainey75 Posts: 40
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Is there a difference in lump. I have been buying the lump from Barbecues Galore. I noticed that lots of places sell it. Just wondering if there is a true difference.
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  • XC242
    XC242 Posts: 1,208
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    I say yes. Try different types and see for yourself, then go with those you like best.
    LBGE (still waitin' for my free T-Shirt), DIgiQ DX2 (In Blue, cause it's the fastest), Heavy Duty Kick Ash Basket, Mc Farland, WI. :glasses:  B)
    If it wasn't for my BGE I'd have no use for my backyard...
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,385
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    That's kinda like Ford vs Chevy.  Check out this site for lump reviews;   http://www.nakedwhiz.com/ceramic.htm and answers to about any ceramic cook question you might have. FWIW-
    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.
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  • KennyLee
    KennyLee Posts: 806
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    All different both in quality and price point.  @lousubcap gave you a great source with tons of reviews. 

    LBGE

    Cedar table w/granite top

    Ceramic Grillworks two-tier swing rack

    Perpetual cooler of ice-cold beer

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  • anzyegg
    anzyegg Posts: 1,104
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    Ozark Oak & Rockwood are both excellent.... But you'll soon get all to weigh in I'm sure....
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  • mwatts
    mwatts Posts: 122
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    +1 Ozark Oak
    Extra Large, Large, DigiQII, Thermapen, Adjustable Rig
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  • CarolinaCrazy
    CarolinaCrazy Posts: 585
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    I've been really happy with Wicked Good Weekend Warrior, which I can get consistently.
    +1 to Ozark Oak and Rockwood, but I have to mail order those



    1 LBGE in Chapel Hill, NC
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,458
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    So far I've used FOGO and Rockwood. I'd say definitely different. SWMBO says she can't taste a difference.
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,457
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    @henapple swears by Royal Oak. I think he's wrong because I like Rockwood and Ozark Oak but to each their own.

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    2008 -Large BGE. 2013- Small BGE and 2015 - Mini. Henderson, Ky.
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  • PNWFoodie
    PNWFoodie Posts: 1,046
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    +1 Fogo
    XL, JR, and more accessories than anyone would ever need near Olympia, WA
    Sandy
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  • bcsnave
    bcsnave Posts: 1,009
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    try Grove charcoal...from Cedar Grove WI

    The Dude..a Mini and a Large Egg..a DigiQ DX (BGE Green)..some Cast Iron...a Thermapen.............and an Ol' Fashion

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    Glenbeulah, WI

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  • henapple
    henapple Posts: 16,025
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    Did someone say "royal choke"?
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    Green egg, dead animal and alcohol. The "Boro".. TN 
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  • DoctorMojo
    DoctorMojo Posts: 126
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    When I first bought my egg, SWMBO didn't like it at all and she thought I was using some spice she didn't like and was asking me to not use it anymore. I couldn't figure which one, the salt or the pepper. Changed charcoal and she loves it. Then we went to eggtoberfest and she recognized that taste she didn't like again. It was the green egg lump which I understand is Royal Oak...just sayin.

    Southern, Tennessee

    LBGE, MBGE  

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  • XC242
    XC242 Posts: 1,208
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    @DoctorMojo‌, same thing happened to me, except it wasn't at eggtoberfest.
    LBGE (still waitin' for my free T-Shirt), DIgiQ DX2 (In Blue, cause it's the fastest), Heavy Duty Kick Ash Basket, Mc Farland, WI. :glasses:  B)
    If it wasn't for my BGE I'd have no use for my backyard...
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  • danv23
    danv23 Posts: 953
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    DoctorMojo said:
    When I first bought my egg, SWMBO didn't like it at all and she thought I was using some spice she didn't like and was asking me to not use it anymore. I couldn't figure which one, the salt or the pepper. Changed charcoal and she loves it. Then we went to eggtoberfest and she recognized that taste she didn't like again. It was the green egg lump which I understand is Royal Oak...just sayin.
    so what kind does she like?


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  • Roadpuke0
    Roadpuke0 Posts: 529
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    +1 on oo and rockwood
    Plumbers local 130 chicago.     Why do today what you can do tomorrow

    weapons: XL, Minie, old gasser, weber, v10 Bradley smoker and sometimes talent!

    Bristol, Wisconsin 
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,458
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    If you don't like a lot of charcoal flavor, rock wood is the way to go. Very neutral, you'll have to add wood of choice for smoke flavor.
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  • jmarbs21
    jmarbs21 Posts: 139
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    +1 on rockwood
    Durham, NC
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  • DaveRichardson
    DaveRichardson Posts: 2,324
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    Try each and every limp you can find. I've tried about 6-8 different limps so far and I'll say they all have different flavors. Agree on Rockwood being the one I like the best. Ozark and Wicked are a close second.

    LBGE #19 from North GA Eggfest, 2014

    Stockbridge, GA - just south of Atlanta where we are covered up in Zombies!  #TheWalkingDead films practically next door!

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  • bweekes
    bweekes Posts: 725
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    rainey75 said:
    Is there a difference in lump. I have been buying the lump from Barbecues Galore. I noticed that lots of places sell it. Just wondering if there is a true difference.
    You quoted BBQs Galore, You wouldn't happen to be referring to the Canadian chain would you? If so, you can definitely get your hands on Maple Leaf lump. By far my favourite charcoal.
    Ajax, ON Canada
    (XL BGE, MED BGE, La Caja China #2, and the wife's Napoleon gasser)
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  • Grillin_beers
    Grillin_beers Posts: 1,345
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    I bought like 20 bags of KJ when they had it at Costco. I really like it and the price is right. I do like Ozark Oak as well.
    1 large BGE, Spartanburg SC

    My dog thinks I'm a grilling god. 
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  • jhl192
    jhl192 Posts: 1,006
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    Rockwood and Ozark oak are the best I've tried. All others have their pluses and minuses. Stay away from Cowboy at any cost!
    XL BGE; Medium BGE; L BGE 
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  • DoctorMojo
    DoctorMojo Posts: 126
    edited October 2014
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    danv23 said:
    so what kind does she like?


     

    I started using cowboy and I will have to say I liked the flavor better also but since have started using OO and Rockwood there has been no complaints. It seems in my comparison the OO was more neutral which seems to be good because if I add different woods for flavor you can actually taste them. But to answer your question, I don't know if she knows what she likes just what she doesn't.

    Southern, Tennessee

    LBGE, MBGE  

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  • jcaspary
    jcaspary Posts: 1,479
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    I've used many brands and finally pulled the trigger and got some Rockwood ordered.  Loved how it burned.  Hard to tell on taste because it was on white chicken chili.  Next time I cook something I will see if the wife can tell the difference.  May just fire up both and try a side by side comparison to see the difference.
    XL BGE, LG BGE, and a hunger to grill everything in sight!!!
    Joe- Strongsville, OH
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