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Wicked Good weekend warrior
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Grillnugget
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Hey all,
I saw some WG weekend warrior at my local Ace and decided to give it a try. I had to open a new bag anyway so why not right. It was by far the most difficult lump to get started in my chimney. I finally had to pull out the propane torch. Once started it's been great. Up to temp quick and banged out a pizza in no time. My question is did I miss something? Or is WG just harder to lite? I did notice it's "a product of Paraguay " but it seemed to have the largest chunks of any lump I've purchased and looked to be very well carbonized. Thoughts..
I saw some WG weekend warrior at my local Ace and decided to give it a try. I had to open a new bag anyway so why not right. It was by far the most difficult lump to get started in my chimney. I finally had to pull out the propane torch. Once started it's been great. Up to temp quick and banged out a pizza in no time. My question is did I miss something? Or is WG just harder to lite? I did notice it's "a product of Paraguay " but it seemed to have the largest chunks of any lump I've purchased and looked to be very well carbonized. Thoughts..
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Not american....nuff said1 brand new XL BGE 1-22" WSM 1-Weber Performer 1-Four Seasons gasser West Islip, New York
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I've used several bags of WGWW in the past and loved it on low and slows. Never had a problem with it at all.
It's not available at my local Ace, so I started ordering Rockwood and Ozark Oak from Firecraft.
Steve
XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio -
Wicked good is really good for low and slow. It does take a bit more energy to light but it lasts very long and the big chunk allow a lot of airflow to help give a reliable steady fire.Dunedin, FL
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Its very good lump and is hard to start but burns very long. @MadcapMagician are you aware that BGE are made in Mexico?Jacksonville FL
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MadcapMagician said:Not american....nuff said
neither is your BGE!
Brandon, MS -
WGWW is a great lump! I use it all the time and really like it.
Brandon, MS -
I swore by it for 9 months and never had a bad cook or misfire. I've branched out since, to Rockwood, Ozark Oak, and others that people here have recommended. Still, it's my go-to if I've got it handy. My local Ace sells it, as do the good folks at Dizzy Pig just down the road in Manassas...
Manning our FOB in occupied Northern Virginia... -
I use it frequently, one of my top 3 that I use consistently. Its great. Good for high heat as well as low/slows.Large and MiniMax
Mont Vernon, NH -
Agreed tough to light but a very good lump. Neutral smoke and last a long time.
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LBGE, Adjustable Rig, Spider, High-Que grate, maverick ET-732, Thermapen,
Garnerville, NY -
It seems denser and it was my go to before RW became readily attainable locally. I wouldn't hesitate to use WGWW or competition blend again (good stuff IMHO).LBGE 2013 & MM 2014Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FANFlying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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I appreciate the input fellas. I'm almost inclined to set the WW aside and use it for long smokes and keep using RW for my day to day cooks.
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WG is good stuff. As far as I know their competition blend no longer exists...at least they stopped making it about 2 years ago. Anyway, we found it hard to light but once it got going its was good for any type cook. I highly recommend either RW or WG.Joe - I'm a reformed gasser-holic aka 4Runner Columbia, SC Wonderful BGE Resource Site: http://www.nakedwhiz.com/ceramicfaq.htm and http://www.nibblemethis.com/ and http://playingwithfireandsmoke.blogspot.com/2006/02/recipes.html
What am I drinking now? Woodford....neat -
their comp blend years ago was twice as difficult to light but 40 hour cooks were possible with it. they have a new lump that sounds more similar to the old comp blend. no problems lighting it here, i use a 500,000 btu weedburner for lighting
fukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it -
Wow, I was amazed at how much lump was left over from my last cook (first cook with wicked Good WW). I'm really blown away, I didn't fill the fire box completely last cook and for my wing cook tonight all I had to do was add the lump from my starter chimney and no more. WG has impressed me fo sho
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Yup WGWW is sum good stuff. Love the huge pieces.Ewa Beach, Hawaii
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loveTheEgg said:MadcapMagician said:Not american....nuff said
neither is your BGE!
Really, the egg isn't made in America??? Damn........1 brand new XL BGE 1-22" WSM 1-Weber Performer 1-Four Seasons gasser West Islip, New York -
@MadcapMagician ceramics are Hecho en Mexico Monterey to be exact. Not sure of other components.
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At least it made on this continent1 brand new XL BGE 1-22" WSM 1-Weber Performer 1-Four Seasons gasser West Islip, New York
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WGWW went through a spell where their quality really dipped, my ACE stopped carrying it. I know use KJJ lump which is A LOT better than BGE lump, or RO in a pinch.
Basically, a lot of guys here used to use WGWW, but when quality dipped they went to other lump brands. One of WGWW even went off on someone here, lol. -
I've heard that KJ is WG. All the branded stuff comes from existing suppliers. Not sure though.BYS1981 said:WGWW went through a spell where their quality really dipped, my ACE stopped carrying it. I know use KJJ lump which is A LOT better than BGE lump, or RO in a pinch.
Basically, a lot of guys here used to use WGWW, but when quality dipped they went to other lump brands. One of WGWW even went off on someone here, lol. -
I liked it when I could get it. Then the quality sucked. Bags were always torn up by the time I was able to buy them, the bags were full of dust and small parts you couldn't use. Had nail and other things in the bags. But anyways, yes it's denser wood, takes a little longer to light, but burns nice for low and slow cooks. I haven't noticed much drop off or ash once I switched to Rockwood , FWIW.-FATC1TY
Grillin' and Brewing in Atlanta
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BYS1981 said:WGWW went through a spell where their quality really dipped, my ACE stopped carrying it. I know use KJJ lump which is A LOT better than BGE lump, or RO in a pinch. Basically, a lot of guys here used to use WGWW, but when quality dipped they went to other lump brands. One of WGWW even went off on someone here, lol.Cooking on an XL and Medium in Bethesda, MD.
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Wicked Good came out with a new blend mid-2014. It is called WG Jake's Blend. It is their most dense yet. Burns forever and the bags are much better too. If you don't mind a tougher light, give it a try.Bristow, VA
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Does anyone in the metro Atlanta area know where I can buy a couple of bags of the Wicked Good "Jake's Blend" today?"You can live in any city in America, but New Orleans is the only city that lives in you."Chris Rose
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loveTheEgg said:MadcapMagician said:Not american....nuff said
neither is your BGE!
Its North American... does that count??I don't get the fascination with the huge boulders of lump though.
#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX. -
I got my first bag again after a long layoff. $24 here in Seattle, haven't used it yet.Seattle, WA
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I just saw a bag at a local place. Maybe I should try it out. Can't get RW or OO around here. At least I haven't found it yet.
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If I see it I will get some more. I like it. Burns slow, neutral and forever.
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LBGE, Adjustable Rig, Spider, High-Que grate, maverick ET-732, Thermapen,
Garnerville, NY -
I got some a few months ago at the Ace on Scott...or maybe it was the Toco Hills Ace. One of those.nolan8v said:Does anyone in the metro Atlanta area know where I can buy a couple of bags of the Wicked Good "Jake's Blend" today?
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