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Rockwood vs. wicked good

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kingsmoke
kingsmoke Posts: 151
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I can order wicked good through my local Ace Hardware  for a few dollars more per bag than Rockwood. I'm down to my last two bags of Rockwood and have had no bad experiences with it , just toying with the idea of trying something different for reasons of comparison. Any opinions ?
Grand Rapids , Mi
LBGE -  28Blackstone - Saber grill
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,029
    edited May 2017
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    I think the only difference between the two is that WG has a light sweet smoke flavor to it. Rockwood is more neutral when it comes to smoke flavor. Grab a bag of WG and see if you like it. It's quality lump but not sure if it's worth a few dollars more a bag than Rockwood 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • The_Stache
    The_Stache Posts: 1,153
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    In total agreement withe @WeberWho!  My experience was that WG seemed to not have the consistency of size that I get with Rockwood and for my money I wouldn't pay a premium for WG.

    Grab a bag and try it!  your experience will tell you which way to go.

    Best of luck!!!!
    Kirkland, TN
    2 LBGE, 1 MM


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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932
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    +1 on @weberwho advice.  Grab a bag and try it out.  Worst case scenario is that you don't dig it and it only cost you a couple extra bucks.

    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,385
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    I could not discern any difference in the smoke profile.  The WG had consistently larger pieces of lump in the bags I got.  I have been a Rockwood/firecraft customer for several years now.  
    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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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    Last time I used WG, it had a long burn time and was very neutral. Good sized pieces, best I've used. Just bought 10 bags (group buy from the WG warehouse). As soon as I finish off the old stuff that's in my egg now, I'll be using WG again. Just opened a bag and this is what I saw... GOOD STUFF!

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

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Sundown
    Sundown Posts: 2,980
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    Been using WG for years! I even have a stash of WG Competition Blend! maybe 25 bags more or less. I use it for l-o-n-g cooks only. If you've used the WGCB then you'll know what I'm talking about.
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    edited May 2017
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    Sundown said:
    Been using WG for years! I even have a stash of WG Competition Blend! maybe 25 bags more or less. I use it for l-o-n-g cooks only. If you've used the WGCB then you'll know what I'm talking about.

    @Mickey, see? I TOLD you someone was hoarding Comp Blend! =)

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

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Gulfcoastguy
    Gulfcoastguy Posts: 6,304
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    My local ACE Hardware used to carry Wicked before they switched to Rockwood. I will use either before I use ACE's alternate lump Cowboy.
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    Looks like I have to give it a try.
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • StillH2OEgger
    StillH2OEgger Posts: 3,748
    edited May 2017
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    I continue to use Rockwood the majority of the time, but I still take most opportunities to try a new lump if I stumble across it (unless the reviews really terrible). Wicked Good seems to be universally praised around here so I would definitely try it if I could find it.
    Stillwater, MN
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  • Gulfcoastguy
    Gulfcoastguy Posts: 6,304
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    I used the last crumbs of my stashed bag of Wicked Good a month ago. There wasn't quite enough so I had to bulk it up with Rockwood.  
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    edited May 2017
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    Gulfcoastguy said:
    I used the last crumbs of my stashed bag of Wicked Good a month ago. There wasn't quite enough so I had to bulk it up with Rockwood.  
    Which do you prefer? Assuming you have used them both separately.

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

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • Homebrewguy
    Homebrewguy Posts: 158
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    I've used both. I have to say that I probably like Rockwood a bit better. Wicked Good had a smoked flavor to it, though less smokey than Royal Oak/BGE brand.
    LBGE & Masterbuilt 30" Stainless Electric Digital Smokehouse w/Cold Smoker
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  • YEMTrey
    YEMTrey Posts: 6,829
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    Picked up some Wicked Good last month while in Asheville. Haven't used it in a long time. 
    Steve 
    XL, Mini Max, and a 22" Blackstone in Cincinnati, Ohio
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  • Gulfcoastguy
    Gulfcoastguy Posts: 6,304
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    Carolina Q said:
    Gulfcoastguy said:
    I used the last crumbs of my stashed bag of Wicked Good a month ago. There wasn't quite enough so I had to bulk it up with Rockwood.  
    Which do you prefer? Assuming you have used them both separately.
    I really don't have a preference but then I don't do low and slow smokes?
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 17,186
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    Rockwood is Missouri grown hardwood and WG is South American. Enough said. 
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 19,096
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    DoubleEgger said:
    Rockwood is Missouri grown hardwood and WG is South American. Enough said. 
    Racist much.
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  • g8golfer
    g8golfer Posts: 1,025
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    How much is a bag or RW compared to WG? Just wondering because I have never used either. 
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  • kingsmoke
    kingsmoke Posts: 151
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    Wicked Good is $25 at ace hardware . Rockwood is about $21 thru firecraft , free shipping if you spend $100  ( both are 20# bags)
    Grand Rapids , Mi
    LBGE -  28Blackstone - Saber grill
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