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Rockwood versus Royal Oak
I found lump size was about the same as Royal Oak, with perhaps a few larger pieces. It seemed lighter by volume. It lit very easily and transitioned from the "white smoke" to "blue smoke" very quickly. Rockwood claims that their product is very responsive to changes in airflow (temp control) and I found this to be the case. Once up to temp it has a very mild smoky smell, and didn't impart much smoke flavor to the meat. I see this as a positive, as I like to use hardwood chunks of various types to tailor the smoke flavor profile.
I started with a 6 hour low and slow on a couple racks of ribs. When they came off I jacked the temp up and roasted a whole chicken for a couple hours. There is still plenty of lump remaining.
Going forward I'll use the Rockwood for poultry and fish and use my remaining Royal Oak (4 bags) for beef and pork. If the Rockwood continues to shine as I expect I'll make a wholesale change once Royal Oak inventory is depleted.
Only one problem: The nearest retailer is an hour or so North of me. I lobbied my local ACE Hardware (and BGE Dealer) but they'll only carry BGE brand and Cowboy lump. (Cowboy? ) I head North every couple months so if I plan ahead I should be OK. I guess I can always have it shipped three bags at a time if I get in a pinch.
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I thought any Ace could order it, free ship to store. The SKU has been posted many times, SKU 8400772.
I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
MichaelCentral Connecticut -
Carolina Q said:I thought any Ace could order it, free ship to store. The SKU has been posted many times, SKU 8400772.Michiana, South of the border.
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Teefus said:
I found lump size was about the same as Royal Oak, with perhaps a few larger pieces. It seemed lighter by volume. It lit very easily and transitioned from the "white smoke" to "blue smoke" very quickly. Rockwood claims that their product is very responsive to changes in airflow (temp control) and I found this to be the case.
Only one problem: The nearest retailer is an hour or so North of me. I lobbied my local ACE Hardware (and BGE Dealer) but they'll only carry ....
Unless you're ticked at that Ace, you can order online at acehardware.com and have it shipped to that store (or any store) for free. Just search the brand name on their website. It will show up on the truck with the rest of their weekly delivery from the Ohio warehouse. You'll get an email when you can pick it up. Make sure you sign up for the rewards. Sometimes it might be cheaper if they order it for you at the store using SKU 8400772. Just depends on how their pricing is set up. Or you can always order directly from us and have it shipped to your door. 3 bags at a time = free shipping, no sales tax.
BTW, one thing to keep in mind about other big box store brands (and this could be good or bad), they are BIG companies with DOZENS of charcoal plants / sources all over the globe. Ours comes from the same set of kilns and from the same wood source, every single time ever since day one......and it still varies from bag to bag because it's an all natural product. As much as I love our product being #1 on TNW, I feel some of the other may get a bad rap because people only vote when they get a bad bag (which may be totally different from the bag they buy at the same store next week just because of which plant it came out of.) But then there are also some that have abused the system. Either way, you have to be the judge in the end.
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I used to use Rockwood all the time when I could get it from Firecraft. Five bags for a bill was a good price. A lot better than three for eighty, that’s for sure. I am down to one bag now. I’ve kinda been saving it. Seems everywhere, it’s now 27ish a bag. I love it and wish I could keep using it. But at that price, it’s just too expensive for me. I can get Royal Smoke for 5-6 dollars per an 8lb bag. I know Rockwood is better but it’s twice the price! I did sign up for an account through ace and received a ten dollar off deal. So I will get a bag with that, but for now my wallet has to stick with the Royal Oak.NW IOWA
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Philly35 said:I used to use Rockwood all the time when I could get it from Firecraft. Five bags for a bill was a good price. A lot better than three for eighty, that’s for sure.
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Order it online and select the Free Pickup at Your Local Ace.
http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=142863556
Lenoir City, TN - Bama fan in Tenn Vol's backyard.
LBGE, Weber Spirit
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Webass said:
Order it online and select the Free Pickup at Your Local Ace.
http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=142863556
One thing to note, that's higher than what some stores charge, or so we've been told. I don't know how/where/why the online ordering works the way it does. You might check around if it's in stock locally and/or what the store would charge you if they "special" order it for you though their "AceNet" vs. you ordering directly from acehardware.com. Might save a few bucks if you have the time or go through a lot of it. The rewards program and their constant barrage of coupons is the way to go. I have never paid full price for anything at Ace.
***PSA: Sometime next week, Ace Hardware should be running a big sale through the southern US. I believe it's TX, LA, AL, MS, GA, FL, SC, and maybe more. Keep an eye on the flyer that comes in the mail or online--we should be in it. This is the first one, so I don't really know what to expect. They ordered a $#&%load of charcoal to stock up for it, so I imagine it's going to be big.***
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Just make a road trip and buy enough to last six months or a year.
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DoubleEgger said:Just make a road trip and buy enough to last six months or a year.Michiana, South of the border.
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stlcharcoal said:Philly35 said:I used to use Rockwood all the time when I could get it from Firecraft. Five bags for a bill was a good price. A lot better than three for eighty, that’s for sure.
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Ace also has "Wicked Good"...you will not be disappointedHave:
XLBGE / Stumps Baby XL / Couple of Stokers (Gen 1 and Gen 3) / Blackstone 36 / Maxey 3x5 water pan hog cooker
Had:
LBGE / Lang 60D / Cookshack SM150 / Stumps Stretch / Stumps Baby
Fat Willies BBQ
Ola, Ga -
The one out in McDonough has had pallets for a few years..The also carry BGE, Rockwood, Cowboy, and Stubbs brickettes...If anyone has never tried Stubbs, its awesome as wellHave:
XLBGE / Stumps Baby XL / Couple of Stokers (Gen 1 and Gen 3) / Blackstone 36 / Maxey 3x5 water pan hog cooker
Had:
LBGE / Lang 60D / Cookshack SM150 / Stumps Stretch / Stumps Baby
Fat Willies BBQ
Ola, Ga -
I just checked, not available from Ace any longer. But they also don't list Rockwood on their site either, Just Kamado Joe and Cowboy for lump.
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WG can be ordered from Walmart with free shipping. Free? Hah. $38.96 for 20 lb.
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GrillSgt said:I just checked, not available from Ace any longer. But they also don't list Rockwood on their site either, Just Kamado Joe and Cowboy for lump.
We're on there: http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=142863556
If you're not available nationwide then you're not on the website. Also, I hear if you ever backorder them, they'll pull you from the website.
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GrillSgt said:WG can be ordered from Walmart with free shipping. Free? Hah. $38.96 for 20 lb.GrillSgt said:But they also don't list Rockwood on their site either, Just Kamado Joe and Cowboy for lump.
I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
MichaelCentral Connecticut -
Haha. Search for "lump charcoal" and you don't get RW but you do if you search for "charcoal".
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@Carolina Q - I would never burn anything else with access to WGWW at that price. Used to be able to buy locally (50 mile RT) but no longer. Last I checked their shipping $$ priced it too high for me. Thankfully RW to the rescue.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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if you are local to CGS in North Texas, we have 4 bag Rockwood special for less than a buck a pound, sorry in store only........similar 3 bag Fogo special......
twww.ceramicgrillstore.com ACGP, Inc. -
GrillSgt said:Haha. Search for "lump charcoal" and you don't get RW but you do if you search for "charcoal".
Which is totally messed up because "lump" is in the title, and it's listed as "LUMP CHARCOAL" under product type. Search engines are so finicky.
EDIT: Just emailed our Ace rep in Chicago so we can hopefully get that fixed. Thanks for the heads up.
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@lousubcap, Yeah, you have to buy a lot, but you can usually find guys to split an order. Last time, 3 of us bought 30 bags. Great stuff!
I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
MichaelCentral Connecticut -
Carolina Q said:GrillSgt said:WG can be ordered from Walmart with free shipping. Free? Hah. $38.96 for 20 lb.
no one likes a braggartHave:
XLBGE / Stumps Baby XL / Couple of Stokers (Gen 1 and Gen 3) / Blackstone 36 / Maxey 3x5 water pan hog cooker
Had:
LBGE / Lang 60D / Cookshack SM150 / Stumps Stretch / Stumps Baby
Fat Willies BBQ
Ola, Ga -
billt01 said:Carolina Q said:GrillSgt said:WG can be ordered from Walmart with free shipping. Free? Hah. $38.96 for 20 lb.
no one likes a braggart -
DoubleEgger said:billt01 said:Carolina Q said:GrillSgt said:WG can be ordered from Walmart with free shipping. Free? Hah. $38.96 for 20 lb.
no one likes a braggartHave:
XLBGE / Stumps Baby XL / Couple of Stokers (Gen 1 and Gen 3) / Blackstone 36 / Maxey 3x5 water pan hog cooker
Had:
LBGE / Lang 60D / Cookshack SM150 / Stumps Stretch / Stumps Baby
Fat Willies BBQ
Ola, Ga -
DoubleEgger said:billt01 said:Carolina Q said:GrillSgt said:WG can be ordered from Walmart with free shipping. Free? Hah. $38.96 for 20 lb.
no one likes a braggart
I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
MichaelCentral Connecticut -
Carolina Q said:@lousubcap, Yeah, you have to buy a lot, but you can usually find guys to split an order. Last time, 3 of us bought 30 bags. Great stuff!What I do when I'm black out drunk is none of my business...
John Central CT -
dopey said:Carolina Q said:@lousubcap, Yeah, you have to buy a lot, but you can usually find guys to split an order. Last time, 3 of us bought 30 bags. Great stuff!
I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!
MichaelCentral Connecticut
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