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    What other charcoal do you like to use besides the BGE brand?
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      been a long time Royal Oak user - but I've been hearing good things about Rockwood and will soon now. 
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      Rockwood here.  Yes there is a difference. Folks have their own favorites, but Rockwood is mine.

      Donnie Dawes - RNNL8 BBQ - Carrollton, KY  

      TWIN XLBGEs, 1-Beautiful wife, 1 XS Yorkie

      I'm keeping serious from now on...no more joking around from me...Meatheads !! 


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      Rockwood. 
      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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      I have become a fan of Rockwood as well. And a great side benefit of that brand is the owner of Rockwood, stlcharcoal, is a regular poster here and is always happy to discuss any questions you have regarding lump or any other BBQ question.  And no, I have no interest in that company, other than appreciating a company that is dedicated to its art.  

      Tommy 

      Middle of Nowhere, Northern Kentucky
         1 M, 1 XL, a BlackStone,1 old Webber, a Border Collie, a German Shepherd and 3 of her pups, and 2 Yorkies

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      I've used Rockwood and Wicked Good Weekend Warrior blend. Both very good and neutral. Always get a few monster pieces in WGWW that are good for low and slows. My old standy, Ozark Oak, is now kaput.
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      I use Wicked Good. 
      Canton, GA
      LBGE, Joe Jr., 28” Blackstone
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      Royal Oak. All I can get around here. Seems to do the job. Tried B&B it's ok. One sack of Vision, three quarters full still in shed
      Lbge. Maverick 733, ss top, 30" fire pit, gas grill, small charcoal grill, electric smoker, 65 qt yeti, 35 qt yeti.
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      I'm not a lump snob. I'm perfectly happy with cheap Royal Oak and won't spend the premium for the forum's darling du jour, Rockwood. I live near the Wicked Good distribution center and, last I checked, I could get it for about $13/22 lb bag, but it's been a long time since I have.

      BGE is supplied by Royal Oak, in case you didn't realize. At Home Depot, RO is about $13 for 18 (I think) pounds.

      I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

      Michael 
      Central Connecticut 

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      Carolina Q said:
      I'm not a lump snob. I'm perfectly happy with cheap Royal Oak and won't spend the premium for the forum's darling du jour, Rockwood. I live near the Wicked Good distribution center and, last I checked, I could get it for about $13/22 lb bag, but it's been a long time since I have.

      BGE is supplied by Royal Oak, in case you didn't realize. At Home Depot, RO is about $13 for 18 (I tyhink) pounds.



      HDs flyer came in today's paper .
      Smaller 15lb bags for $12.75 now. 
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      If you want more details Go to naked whiz they have tons of reviews. Charcoal is very regional. I use GFS which is RO private label--8.99 for 20 lbs
      Columbus, Ohio--A Gasser filled with Matchlight and an Ugly Drum.
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      The best thing I can get locally is Kamado Joe lump. I've tried Rockwood and many others through Firecraft and have not had good luck with mail order lump.

      The KJ lump is really good.

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       LBGE,SBGE, and a Mini makes three......Sweet home Alabama........ Stay thirsty my friends .

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      shtgunal3 said:
      I've tried Rockwood and many others through Firecraft and have not had good luck with mail order lump.
      If the shipping is beating it up, you can order it through any Ace in Alabama if it's not already on the shelf.  We have 900 bags leaving tomorrow morning for the Loxley warehouse to restock them.
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      Wouldn't mind trying rockwood,can you get it in Michigan (I go there on occasion). I am a big fan of Maple Leaf but I don't think you can get it in the US so I don't think too many on here will know it. 
      Mt Elgin Ontario - just a Large.
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      Thanks @stlcharcoal our Ace (Cullman, AL) doesn't carry it. I may try to order through them and see how it goes. 

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       LBGE,SBGE, and a Mini makes three......Sweet home Alabama........ Stay thirsty my friends .

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      Short by a day-A good teaser for Friday Night Flights.  But it could happen, however a transition will likely be required.  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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      Oh boy, here we go....preamble to the Friday Night, swilling bourbon and the resulting lump wars!
      Getting my recliner ready for the show!
      "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

      XL and MM
      Louisville, Kentucky
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      Group buy of Rockwood anytime soon?!
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      gmac said:
      Wouldn't mind trying rockwood,can you get it in Michigan (I go there on occasion). I am a big fan of Maple Leaf but I don't think you can get it in the US so I don't think too many on here will know it. 
      Right now there are only three locations......Detroit suburbs, Lansing, and Grand Rapids.  We'll eventually head north.

      shtgunal3 said:
      Thanks @stlcharcoal our Ace (Cullman, AL) doesn't carry it. I may try to order through them and see how it goes. 

      I've never seen the one in Cullman order any, but the one north on 65 in Hartselle and the one south in Warrior both order frequently.  Just tell yours to order 8400772 and they'll have it in a few days from Loxley.
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      I've never seen the one in Cullman order any, but the one north on 65 in Hartselle and the one south in Warrior both order frequently.  Just tell yours to order 8400772 and they'll have it in a few days from Loxley.
      I actually may be going to Hartselle in the morning. They have a gun shop I really like. Could kill two birds with one stone.

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       LBGE,SBGE, and a Mini makes three......Sweet home Alabama........ Stay thirsty my friends .

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      If you want Rockwood and can't get it locally just go here;
      http://www.firecraft.com/product/rockwood-lump-charcoal-20lbs .  Best to order in multiples of 3 bags as it arrives in 3 bags /box in quite good shape.  So 3 x $22/bag (>$99 free shipping trip-wire) =$66 so you should order a 6 bag minimum.  Thank me later.  FWIW (no Rockwood affiliation here).
      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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      lousubcap said:
      If you want Rockwood and can't get it locally just go here;
      http://www.firecraft.com/product/rockwood-lump-charcoal-20lbs .  Best to order in multiples of 3 bags as it arrives in 3 bags /box in quite good shape.  So 3 x $22/bag (>$99 free shipping trip-wire) =$66 so you should order a 6 bag minimum.  Thank me later.  FWIW (no Rockwood affiliation here).
      I've ordered lump from Firecraft many times before. It always gets to me beat to ****. I know others have had great luck with it but not me. I've ordered four different brands of lump from them and it always comes beat up. And I always ordered $100 or more.

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       LBGE,SBGE, and a Mini makes three......Sweet home Alabama........ Stay thirsty my friends .

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      Not b!tching........ Just stating facts

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       LBGE,SBGE, and a Mini makes three......Sweet home Alabama........ Stay thirsty my friends .

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      Man, I sure am glad that everyone else who sells stuff doesn't use this forum for their own free advertising. When's the last time you saw Chris or Tom mention where you could buy DP rubs or Adjustable Rigs? Or when so and so should receive a shipment? Or what UPC to tell a dealer to order? It's getting old. 

      I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

      Michael 
      Central Connecticut 

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      shtgunal3 said:
      The best thing I can get locally is Kamado Joe lump. I've tried Rockwood and many others through Firecraft and have not had good luck with mail order lump.

      The KJ lump is really good.
      +1 
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      Carolina Q said:
      Man, I sure am glad that everyone else who sells stuff doesn't use this forum for their own free advertising. When's the last time you saw Chris or Tom mention where you could buy DP rubs or Adjustable Rigs? Or when so and so should receive a shipment? Or what UPC to tell a dealer to order? It's getting old. 
      I'm not sure your being fair. As far as Imcan twll the guy was linked to the thread and answered legitimate questions. Ther may be a track record or history I'm not aware of but the info in this thread seems appropriate to me.
      Edmonton, Alberta - XL & Minimax
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      edited May 2016
      Carolina Q said:
      Man, I sure am glad that everyone else who sells stuff doesn't use this forum for their own free advertising. When's the last time you saw Chris or Tom mention where you could buy DP rubs or Adjustable Rigs? Or when so and so should receive a shipment? Or what UPC to tell a dealer to order? It's getting old. 
      Yeah, that's not really fair.  he didn't bring Rockwood to the discussion.  Tom with CGS and NatureBoy are on the board too and they both similarly answer questions without being salesy.  I find stlcharcoal quite helpful.
      NOLA
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      Wicked Good Weekend Warrior and Rockwood. Mostly burn Wicked Good because I can get it local. Little harder to start than Rockwood but I think it burns just a touch longer. 
      Wyoming           XL BGE & Primo XL 400
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      I usually use Wicked Good these days.  Easy to get at Ace Hardware.  Used to use Royal Oak, but Wicked Good seems to have advantages that are worth the extra price:  (1) quicker to burn off VOC's, (2) less smoky, and (3) better distribution of lump size.
      Weber Kettle, Weber Genesis Silver B, Medium Egg, KJ Classic (Black)
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      RW, FOGO, WGWW or WGJB. 
      LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
      Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
      Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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      YukonRon said:
      Oh boy, here we go....preamble to the Friday Night, swilling bourbon and the resulting lump wars!
      Getting my recliner ready for the show!
      Roger that!  =)
      Living the good life smoking and joking
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