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Has anyone else heard that Ozark Oak is going out of business?

greennewb
greennewb Posts: 62
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It's the only lump I have ever used since I got my egg.  I suppose I need suggestions now.  The only lump I could get in a pinch in this small town was Best Choice, a grocery store re-branding.
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  • greennewb
    greennewb Posts: 62
    I'm sorry guys, I posted this without searching.  Apparently there have been other threads on this topic.
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  • bondod
    bondod Posts: 34
    Yes. Heard this recently at an egg cooking class. 
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  • tarheelmatt
    tarheelmatt Posts: 9,867
    I'll never look at Santa Claus the same again....
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  • QingEsq
    QingEsq Posts: 241
    And it has caused a shortage of other quality charcoals.  I swung by firecraft last month (I live close by and just pick my goodies up) and Rockwood and Humphreys were back ordered.  All they had for lump was the Good One.  So that is what I have been using for the past month.  It is pretty good stuff IMHO, but I would still prefer OO, Rockwood and maybe Humphreys which can be great but, again imho, is less consistent than OO and Rockwood.  I think firecraft is now sourcing mapleleaf to fill the gap.  Looking forward to trying that.
    Always seeking the high I experienced from my first true BBQ experience.
    Downingtown, PA
    LBGE, WSM, Weber Kettle
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  • XC242
    XC242 Posts: 1,208
    This is gonna be just like ammunition, people will be hoarding their favorites. 
    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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  • bo_mull
    bo_mull Posts: 363
    I ran out of OO about two months ago and have been using RO ever since. I went south a few miles today and picked up a bag of WGWW and Rockwood.  I'm gonna give them a try and see if I have found a new favorite. 

    Cleveland, TN.

    LG BGE, PSWOO2, Stoker WIFI.

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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    @bo_mull where'd you shop?  Wouldn't mind trying some WG.
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  • Skiddymarker
    Skiddymarker Posts: 8,523
    the way I understand it, they will not be putting it in their own Ozark Oak bags, the kiln will still be in business, just not as Ozark Oak.... now if we could just find out whose name they are selling under...
    Delta B.C. - Whiskey and steak, because no good story ever started with someone having a salad!
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    edited May 2015
    :rofl:@rrp
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  • johnmitchell
    johnmitchell Posts: 6,806
    DoubleEgger said:
    After seeing the motorcycle gangs on TV all last week, I keep thinking about BGE lump gangs. The Ozark Oak OGC (outlaw grilling club), The Rockwood's, The Royal Oaks......

    There's turf wars, territorial concerns, and hard core loyalists....

    I've got too much free time on my hands.....
     :)...I will add WWOGC Weekend Warrior (outlaw grilling club)
                         WGOGC Wicked Good....
    Greensboro North Carolina
    When in doubt Accelerate....
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  • Jstroke
    Jstroke Posts: 2,600
    I have to admit thinking about some peoples tendencies towards the protection of and single mindedness towards their lump it is not beyond the scope of possibility. If the tree huggers ever get a law passed or if raw material gets so rare that charcoal becomes too expensive how many people will make their own. 
    Columbus, Ohio--A Gasser filled with Matchlight and an Ugly Drum.
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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,858
    XC242 said:
    This is gonna be just like ammunition, people will be hoarding their favorites. 
    I have a nice little pile of OO bags in the shed.
    NOLA
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  • johnmitchell
    johnmitchell Posts: 6,806
    buzd504 said:
    XC242 said:
    This is gonna be just like ammunition, people will be hoarding their favorites. 
    I have a nice little pile of OO bags in the shed.
    I just located your shed on google maps..... ;)
    Greensboro North Carolina
    When in doubt Accelerate....
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  • Jeepster47
    Jeepster47 Posts: 3,827
    buzd504 said:
    XC242 said:
    This is gonna be just like ammunition, people will be hoarding their favorites. 
    I have a nice little pile of OO bags in the shed.
    @buzd504 ... just the bags?

    Washington, IL  >  Queen Creek, AZ ... Two large eggs and an adopted Mini Max

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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 18,226
    @johnmitchell I've got the team ready and on standby awaiting coordinates. 
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  • THEBuckeye
    THEBuckeye Posts: 4,232
    Try Sugar Maple. 

    Neutral and long burning

    Like it better than Rockwood
    New Albany, Ohio 

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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,858
    Jeepster47 said:
    @buzd504 ... just the bags?
    Well, most of them are full.
    NOLA
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  • stlcharcoal
    stlcharcoal Posts: 4,706
    Jstroke said:
    I have to admit thinking about some peoples tendencies towards the protection of and single mindedness towards their lump it is not beyond the scope of possibility. If the tree huggers ever get a law passed or if raw material gets so rare that charcoal becomes too expensive how many people will make their own. 

    Already happened in a few states......no doubt more to come.
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  • BYS1981
    BYS1981 Posts: 2,533
    edited May 2015
    Try kamado joe lump if you can get it.  Much better than big green egg lump. 
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  • danv23
    danv23 Posts: 958
    THEBuckeye said:
    Try Sugar Maple. 

    Neutral and long burning

    Like it better than Rockwood
    Where do you get it?

    The Dude: This is a very complicated case, Maude. You know, a lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what-have-you's. And, uh, lotta strands to keep in my head, man. Lotta strands in old Duder's head. Luckily I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug regimen to keep my mind, you know, limber.

    Walter Sobchak: Nihilists! *uck me. I mean, say what you want about the tenets of National Socialism, Dude, at least it's an ethos. 

    Cumming, GA

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  • DRKEgg
    DRKEgg Posts: 37
    Speaking of Kamado Joe lump, I picked up some at a special event at Costco.   $30 for 2 22 pound bags.  Will I be pleased?   I ordinarily use Rockwood. 
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  • Grillin_beers
    Grillin_beers Posts: 1,345
    @DRKEgg If you got the red bags of KJ you will be pretty happy.  The brown bags are crap. 
    1 large BGE, Spartanburg SC

    My dog thinks I'm a grilling god. 
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  • DRKEgg
    DRKEgg Posts: 37
    Thanks.   Unfortunately,  the bags are brown!
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  • THEBuckeye
    THEBuckeye Posts: 4,232
    danv23 said:
    THEBuckeye said:
    Try Sugar Maple. 

    Neutral and long burning

    Like it better than Rockwood
    Where do you get it?
    Local here in Atlant,  Firecraft carries it too.
    New Albany, Ohio 

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  • bo_mull
    bo_mull Posts: 363
    theyolksonyou said:
    @bo_mull where'd you shop?  Wouldn't mind trying some WG.
    I picked up the WGWW at Ace Hardware in Chattsworth, But Becklers carpet at connector three is a distributor also.  

    Cleveland, TN.

    LG BGE, PSWOO2, Stoker WIFI.

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  • danv23
    danv23 Posts: 958
    THEBuckeye said:
    danv23 said:
    THEBuckeye said:
    Try Sugar Maple. 

    Neutral and long burning

    Like it better than Rockwood
    Where do you get it?
    Local here in Atlant,  Firecraft carries it too.

    THEBuckeye said:
    Try Sugar Maple. 

    Neutral and long burning

    Like it better than Rockwood
    I live in Cumming, GA.  Can you please tell me where you get it?

    The Dude: This is a very complicated case, Maude. You know, a lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what-have-you's. And, uh, lotta strands to keep in my head, man. Lotta strands in old Duder's head. Luckily I'm adhering to a pretty strict, uh, drug regimen to keep my mind, you know, limber.

    Walter Sobchak: Nihilists! *uck me. I mean, say what you want about the tenets of National Socialism, Dude, at least it's an ethos. 

    Cumming, GA

    Eggs - XL, L, Small

    Gasser - Blaze 5 Burner

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