Rockwood

DoubleEgger

Lit said:

DoubleEgger said:

I just paid $17.99 for a bag of Rockwood. Normal price of $22.99 with a $5 off Ace coupon. RW pricing is comparable to a lot of other lump brands. Hell they wanted 17.99 for a bag of Cowboy. 

Where is it $22.99? The ace by me wants $27. Also cowboy is$12.99 at my ace.

East Cobb Ace Hardware - it's their standard price. I was told they'd give me a discount for a bulk special order. @Lit meet me over there one day and I'll buy you a bag. 

DoubleEgger

FWIW - I have a stash of RW chunks that are used in the XL because they're too big for the medium. 

Lit

Mattman3969 said:

@lit - no disrespect intended but why do the larger pieces matter that much??  I've used WGWW,RW,OO,RO and BGE brands of lump. My favorites are the first 3 listed but not in that order but that is because of how clean and long they burn not because of size of lump pieces. I've had RW chunks big enough that I broke them down before I put them in my small cause I didn't think it was enough lump to cook what I wanted to cook at that given time    Just curious what I'm missing and if I need to try some other brands. 

Smaller pieces clog airflow and can restrict your temps. Have you never poured the end of a bag into your egg and then not been able to get it to temp or it takes forever? Ever had your egg go out on an over nighter? Small pieces block proper air flow that's why many threads suggest putting larger pieces on the bottom so you don't block your grate. I have to say if you are local to ATL go to Roswell hardware and get a bag of sugar maple for daily cooks and get a 35 lb bag of fogo off amazon for low and slows. It's very dense and burns forever. Or if you are happy with rockwood keep using it it doesn't affect me I just hate knowing all these new people joining thinking Rockwood at $1.25 plus a lb is the only wy to go.

DoubleEgger

Didn't Roswell Hardware just start carrying Sugar Maple? They were carrying that Carbon del Sol import crap for a while. 

Lit

DoubleEgger said:

Didn't Roswell Hardware just start carrying Sugar Maple? They were carrying that Carbon del Sol import crap for a while. 

Yes sir. New red bag used to be green. Picked up a pizza stone for the MM Friday and saw it.

Mattman3969

Lit said:

Mattman3969 said:

@lit - no disrespect intended but why do the larger pieces matter that much??  I've used WGWW,RW,OO,RO and BGE brands of lump. My favorites are the first 3 listed but not in that order but that is because of how clean and long they burn not because of size of lump pieces. I've had RW chunks big enough that I broke them down before I put them in my small cause I didn't think it was enough lump to cook what I wanted to cook at that given time    Just curious what I'm missing and if I need to try some other brands. 

Smaller pieces clog airflow and can restrict your temps. Have you never poured the end of a bag into your egg and then not been able to get it to temp or it takes forever? Ever had your egg go out on an over nighter? Small pieces block proper air flow that's why many threads suggest putting larger pieces on the bottom so you don't block your grate. I have to say if you are local to ATL go to Roswell hardware and get a bag of sugar maple for daily cooks and get a 35 lb bag of fogo off amazon for low and slows. It's very dense and burns forever. Or if you are happy with rockwood keep using it it doesn't affect me I just hate knowing all these new people joining thinking Rockwood at $1.25 plus a lb is the only wy to go.

Fair enough explanation @lit.  Maybe that the difference between us, I don't do over nighters, I will turbo my butts or brisket during the day. 

I just searched for Basques and couldn't find an online supplier. I'm 6-7hrs from Atlanta but interested in trying this as I've heard nothing but good thinks about it.  

HeavyG

Lit said:

HeavyG said:

SGH said:

Rockwood is outstanding in both size and quality. With Ozark Oak going the way of the buffalo, Rockwood now stands alone and unchallenged at the top.  I'm calling brother grim tomorrow to see if he wants to go in on another pallet or two of Rockwood.  It's well worth the price in my opinion.  

I inquired about getting a pallet a month or two ago and was told that none were available as all their current production was spoken for.

I guess I need to slip the door man a Benjamin to get on the VIP list.

Or you could buy one of the many choices that are just as good if not better and cheaper. If you like Rockwood because it's neutral smoke try basques sugar maple lump. Cheaper and more neutral smoke. If you want a low and slow try fogo it's more dense so it burns way longer. I have run my mini for 8 hours at 300 on fogo lump.  fogo is also great for grilling. You ATL people I know Roswell hardware started carrying the sugar maple lump I believe it was $20 for a 20 lb bag. Dount you will ever buy Rockwood again after you try it.

Neither Rockwood or Basques is available in my area - I'd have to to order them online. Firecraft sells Rockwood for $22 for a 20# bag while Basques is $22 for a 17.6# bag so Rockwood is actually cheaper per pound.

Lit

HeavyG said:

Lit said:

HeavyG said:

SGH said:

Rockwood is outstanding in both size and quality. With Ozark Oak going the way of the buffalo, Rockwood now stands alone and unchallenged at the top.  I'm calling brother grim tomorrow to see if he wants to go in on another pallet or two of Rockwood.  It's well worth the price in my opinion.  

I inquired about getting a pallet a month or two ago and was told that none were available as all their current production was spoken for.

I guess I need to slip the door man a Benjamin to get on the VIP list.

Or you could buy one of the many choices that are just as good if not better and cheaper. If you like Rockwood because it's neutral smoke try basques sugar maple lump. Cheaper and more neutral smoke. If you want a low and slow try fogo it's more dense so it burns way longer. I have run my mini for 8 hours at 300 on fogo lump.  fogo is also great for grilling. You ATL people I know Roswell hardware started carrying the sugar maple lump I believe it was $20 for a 20 lb bag. Dount you will ever buy Rockwood again after you try it.

Neither Rockwood or Basques is available in my area - I'd have to to order them online. Firecraft sells Rockwood for $22 for a 20# bag while Basques is $22 for a 17.6# bag so Rockwood is actually cheaper per pound.

Then buy one of each and see what you prefer.