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2017 new release briq charcoal test

Focker
Focker Posts: 8,364
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A helpful link for the briq guys here.
K Pro looks good for grilling.
Original K and Weber for low and slows.

The Weber briqs look solid.  Look forward to trying a bag.

http://virtualweberbullet.com/kingsford-long-burning-weber-hardwood-charcoal-burn-test-2017.html

Brandon
Quad Cities
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    We just got a pallet in of the Weber. They are supposed to be 100% hardwood bound with vegetable starch only, no fillers or other chemicals. I haven't used them yet. Should produce far less ash and give you higher heat output and  the uniformity of the classic briq. Should be able to more easily reuse the leftovers with the lack of fillers which absorbed a lot of moisture. I'm anxious too. I know Rockwood was working on a similar product. No word if this is his doing or if he is still tinkering with his own. They are in the premium lump price range though.
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    edited February 2017
    pgprescott said:
    We just got a pallet in of the Weber. They are supposed to be 100% hardwood bound with vegetable starch only, no fillers or other chemicals. I haven't used them yet. Should produce far less ash and give you higher heat output and  the uniformity of the classic briq. Should be able to more easily reuse the leftovers with the lack of fillers which absorbed a lot of moisture. I'm anxious too. I know Rockwood was working on a similar product. No word if this is his doing or if he is still tinkering with his own. They are in the premium lump price range though.
    Cool.  Will pick up a couple of bags next time in Pete.

    Hard to beat original K sales on the holidays, but the Weber stuff looks and burns great.  Would shine in the 14.5 and 18.5 WSMs, or snaking in the WSMs or kettles.  The 22 WSM is a hoss, inhales a a big bag and a half, original would be best for that beast.

    Kind of confusing now with all these K choices.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,883
    Sounds like the Stubbs briqs. Loved that stuff. Cleaned out Lowes a few years back when they had a YUGE sale. Still have a few bags I think. 

    How much are the Weber briqs?



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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    caliking said:
    Sounds like the Stubbs briqs. Loved that stuff. Cleaned out Lowes a few years back when they had a YUGE sale. Still have a few bags I think. 

    How much are the Weber briqs?


    Same here, would clean Stubbs out in a heartbeat.
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    caliking said:
    Sounds like the Stubbs briqs. Loved that stuff. Cleaned out Lowes a few years back when they had a YUGE sale. Still have a few bags I think. 

    How much are the Weber briqs?


    25 for 20# bag. The bag is nice though  
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    caliking said:
    Sounds like the Stubbs briqs. Loved that stuff. Cleaned out Lowes a few years back when they had a YUGE sale. Still have a few bags I think. 

    How much are the Weber briqs?


    My Lowe's has them for $20/bag.

    https://www.lowes.com/pd/Weber-20-Pound-S-Charcoal-Briquettes/1000156169
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    HeavyG said:
    caliking said:
    Sounds like the Stubbs briqs. Loved that stuff. Cleaned out Lowes a few years back when they had a YUGE sale. Still have a few bags I think. 

    How much are the Weber briqs?


    My Lowe's has them for $20/bag.

    https://www.lowes.com/pd/Weber-20-Pound-S-Charcoal-Briquettes/1000156169
    Yeah, we can't do that. They by a trainload. Then they give it away. Huh
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  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
    pgprescott said:
    HeavyG said:
    caliking said:
    Sounds like the Stubbs briqs. Loved that stuff. Cleaned out Lowes a few years back when they had a YUGE sale. Still have a few bags I think. 

    How much are the Weber briqs?


    My Lowe's has them for $20/bag.

    https://www.lowes.com/pd/Weber-20-Pound-S-Charcoal-Briquettes/1000156169
    Yeah, we can't do that. They by a trainload. Then they give it away. Huh
    I stand corrected. It is 20/ bag. Duh!
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