Lump Charcoal

Cluke · May 2016

What other charcoal do you like to use besides the BGE brand?

HondaHawk · May 2016

been a long time Royal Oak user - but I've been hearing good things about Rockwood and will soon now.

dldawes1 · May 2016

Rockwood here. Yes there is a difference. Folks have their own favorites, but Rockwood is mine.

XC242 · May 2016

Rockwood.

FarmerTom · May 2016

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.

REMtx · May 2016

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.

RRog17 · May 2016

I use Wicked Good.

Dfoshee · May 2016

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

Carolina Q · May 2016

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.

Eggscuses · May 2016

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.

Jstroke · May 2016

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

shtgunal3 · May 2016

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.

stlcharcoal · May 2016

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.

gmac · May 2016

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.

shtgunal3 · May 2016

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

lousubcap · May 2016

Short by a day-A good teaser for Friday Night Flights. But it could happen, however a transition will likely be required. FWIW

YukonRon · May 2016

Oh boy, here we go....preamble to the Friday Night, swilling bourbon and the resulting lump wars!
Getting my recliner ready for the show!

Reltserw · May 2016

Group buy of Rockwood anytime soon?!

stlcharcoal · May 2016

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.

shtgunal3 · May 2016

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.

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.

lousubcap · May 2016

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).

shtgunal3 · May 2016

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.

shtgunal3 · May 2016

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

Carolina Q · May 2016

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.

bigbadben · May 2016

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

matoch · 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.

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.

buzd504 · 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.

aggie28 · May 2016

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.

bboulier · May 2016

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.

NPHuskerFL · May 2016

RW, FOGO, WGWW or WGJB.

SmokingPiney · May 2016

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!

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