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Humphrey's or Rockwood Lump Charcoal

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GASGUY
GASGUY Posts: 111
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If you have used either lump can I get a thumbs up or thumbs down on either Humphrey's or Rockwood lump sold by Firecraft?
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  • Tony_T
    Tony_T Posts: 303
    edited May 2016
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    They both get good reviews (Rockwood #1), why not get one of each?
    Take a look at: http://www.nakedwhiz.com/lumprankpoll.htm
    and http://www.nakedwhiz.com/lump.htm
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
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    Thumbs up on Rockwood.  Lots of threads here with lots of opinions. Rockwood uniformly gets good reviews.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 14,627
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    Never used Rockwood, but I've burned a few bags of Humphrey's and really liked it...then it disappeared locally.
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  • DaveRichardson
    DaveRichardson Posts: 2,324
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    Rockwood has been very consistent thru the years for me. Always very neutral smoke so you can use your smoking by woods to meet your flavor profile. 

    LBGE #19 from North GA Eggfest, 2014

    Stockbridge, GA - just south of Atlanta where we are covered up in Zombies!  #TheWalkingDead films practically next door!

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  • XC242
    XC242 Posts: 1,208
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    Give both a try and see what you think. I tried a couple bags of Humphrey a couple years ago and it was the same as Royal Oak/BGE lump. Didn't really care for it. Others here have given it good reviews so maybe I just got a couple of bags that weren't very good. Rockwood is my favorite. 
    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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  • smbishop
    smbishop Posts: 3,053
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    Just received my 2nd shipment of 6 bags of Rockwood.  Good stuff! Never heard of Humphrey's..
    Southlake, TX and Cowhouse Creek - King, TX.  2 Large, 1 Small and a lot of Eggcessories.
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  • Hungry Joe
    Hungry Joe Posts: 1,567
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    Which ever one you can buy local, shipping can play hell on charcoal.
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  • GASGUY
    GASGUY Posts: 111
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    Dealer no longer gets Kamado Joe or Wicked Good which I love. All they have is BGE lump. I can get RO at HD, but I won't start that argument again. I have 4 friends with BGE's or Kamado Joe. Was thinking of all of us ordering together.
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  • pescadorzih
    pescadorzih Posts: 926
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    I like the Humphreys.  It is stocked locally and I can get it for $14/bag.
    I also had Rockwood.  I think it is a little more neutral than Humphreys but not much.
    SE PA
    XL, Lg, Mini max and OKJ offset
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  • mindfulwanderer
    mindfulwanderer Posts: 32
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    I have been pleased with Rockwood. Burns well and the bags I have purchased seem to have more larger pieces than BGE charcoal. I have done several 15 hours plus low and slow cooking with no disappointment.
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,385
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    Check out the following link:  
    http://www.firecraft.com/category/hardwood-charcoal  You can buy several of each and go from there.  BTW-Basque's Sugar Maple is top notch as well.  Anyhow, buy in increments of 3 bags-as it ships (free after $99) 3 bags to a box and firecraft has made major improvements in the boxes.  No worries with the handling. FWIW-
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • FireInst12
    FireInst12 Posts: 9
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    Living close to Brockville, Humphrey's corporate home, I can get a 40 lb bag of lump for $22.95. I use it almost exclusively. 
    "Never argue with an idiot, they'll drag you down to their level and beat you up with experience!"
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  • QingEsq
    QingEsq Posts: 241
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    @pescadorzih, where can you find Humphrey's for that price?  I would stock up for that price.  
    Always seeking the high I experienced from my first true BBQ experience.
    Downingtown, PA
    LBGE, WSM, Weber Kettle
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