Michigan Lump Charcoal

butert · October 2013

I'm looking for some good lump charcoal in Michigan. I've used the BGE lump and like it but it is kind of expensive. I've also tried the GFS brand and found that to burn quickly.

3andsomedust · October 2013

BGE brand and GFS are identical products....both Royal Oak.

butert · October 2013

3andsomedust said:

BGE brand and GFS are identical products....both Royal Oak.

Ok, I did not know that. Just seemed to me that the GFS lump did not last as long.

cortguitarman · October 2013

I use Humphrey. I like it, it's cheap, it burns hot, and lasts long for low and slows. I live in PA. Sorry, can't help you in Michigan. Is bet you can find it there.

butert · October 2013

cortguitarman said:

I use Humphrey. I like it, it's cheap, it burns hot, and lasts long for low and slows. I live in PA. Sorry, can't help you in Michigan. Is bet you can find it there.

Thanks for the comment. I just looked it up and it is cheap, even with shipping!

Fred19Flintstone · October 2013

Welcome @butert ! I'm in Flint. Where in the mitten are you? Getting to the issue at hand, my go to lump is GFS because it is Royal Oak. Also I have a GFS store right around the corner from me.

cortguitarman · October 2013

Their web site doesn't reflect super accurate pricing. I did a group buy and ended up buying 3 pallets. I have them shipped to a local trucking hub where I pick them up with my truck. I paid $13.19 per bag during my last group but. I have Lee Humphrey's contact info. PM me if you are interested. Sometimes they are hard to get ahold of. Email is the best way.

Depending on where you live in Michigan, you may be able to get a decent shipping rate. They are based out of Brookville, PA but all of their lump is made in Ohio. They had to move their manufacturing out of PA because of PA's environmental laws.

Grillmagic · October 2013

I'm based out of Dimondale MI (Lansing on the map) and Menard sells Royal Oak, I found there phone number on the internet and they shared that they were the supplier for BGE. I have had great luck with there lump. I hope this helps.

PS this is the first I have heard about GFS being the same as Menards Royal Oak and BGE, Thanks for that info!

butert · October 2013

Fred19Flintstone said:

Welcome @butert ! I'm in Flint. Where in the mitten are you? Getting to the issue at hand, my go to lump is GFS because it is Royal Oak. Also I have a GFS store right around the corner from me.

Thanks! I'm in Alledale, about half way between Grand Rapids & Lake Michigan.

Fred19Flintstone · October 2013

Its great to see more Michigan eggheads!

GK59 · October 2013

Let's hear it for Bay City,MI.There has to be more then me and the local dealer and my NEO neighbor.

Bustersdad · October 2013

Holly, here...south of @Fred19Flintstone and @GK59, east of @butert

Fred19Flintstone · October 2013

My dealer is @Owossoegger who is coincidently in Owosso. Kevin organized a cook last June in Owosso at their Farmer's Market that was pretty fun! I met some eggheads like @GK59 and @Bustersdad there. I imagine he hasn't been on the forum lately because he's a heating & cooling guy and he must be very busy! Kevin said he would organize another one next year and I can't wait to be a part of it. Could it be the beginning of our own eggfest in Michigan? I certainly hope so!! I hope to meet and cook with more eggheads!

micheggin · October 2013

i'm in rockford, just northeast of grand rapids. i'm using lazarri mesquite and hard wood. my supplier is "herman's boy" right is rockford. prices are pretty good - right around $13/20lbs. i mix the two for most of what i cook.

otter · October 2013

I'm in Grand Rapids, SE side. Ace Hardware in Cascade (Kingsland's) carries Kamando, it has some nice big pieces. I bought my LBGE at Herman's Boy. I used the lazarri also, it works good. The hardwood was good for slow cooking.