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Sandtree
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We’ve moved to our new gaff with a large balcony, no one above and no restrictions on use. We have several amazing butchers that do both UK and America cuts of meat as well as long aged rare breeds. Only thing missing is the egg, several dealers offer 10% off but haven’t ordered yet.
So one question not yet answer is what is the best lump in the uk to buy? We live in the city centre with no car so mainly limited to delivery options. BGE own brand is v expensive but with so many brand s claiming to be organic restaurant grade etc etc it’s hard to see the best options (especially with many 5 star reviews saying it’s almost as good as their normal briquettes)
So one question not yet answer is what is the best lump in the uk to buy? We live in the city centre with no car so mainly limited to delivery options. BGE own brand is v expensive but with so many brand s claiming to be organic restaurant grade etc etc it’s hard to see the best options (especially with many 5 star reviews saying it’s almost as good as their normal briquettes)
London, UK
New LBGE Owner
New LBGE Owner
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@Sandtree There's a few of us on here from the UK. I've tried most of the 'restauant grade' charcoal and the clear favourite for me is Alderline. https://www.biltong.co.uk/products/3356/alder-wood-pure-charcoal-50lt
It burns really clean, clear smoke right from the start and completely neutral taste. There is also very little ash, so more cooks between clean outs.
@CPFC1905 @TheToast and @Stormbringer are regular contributors on here as well and might chip in with their suggestions. -
DM'd you. What's your storage situation, though?Other girls may try to take me away
But you know, it's by your side I will stay -
...and stock up before the apocalypse!!! (I just watched the movie "How it Ends")Maybe it should be called the "Brexitocalypse"...800 million pounds has left the UK by the prepper banks, lump might be next!!!!______________________________________________I love lamp..
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Exciting times.We've been living it.Dilution of global relevance because our peckers have inverted from statistically irrelevant fear. Tally Ho!______________________________________________I love lamp..
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nolaegghead said:...and stock up before the apocalypse!!! (I just watched the movie "How it Ends")Maybe it should be called the "Brexitocalypse"...800 million pounds has left the UK by the prepper banks, lump might be next!!!!
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nolaegghead said:...and stock up before the apocalypse!!! (I just watched the movie "How it Ends")Maybe it should be called the "Brexitocalypse"...800 million pounds has left the UK by the prepper banks, lump might be next!!!!
“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk -
Eoin said:nolaegghead said:...and stock up before the apocalypse!!! (I just watched the movie "How it Ends")Maybe it should be called the "Brexitocalypse"...800 million pounds has left the UK by the prepper banks, lump might be next!!!!
“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk -
HeavyG said:nolaegghead said:...and stock up before the apocalypse!!! (I just watched the movie "How it Ends")Maybe it should be called the "Brexitocalypse"...800 million pounds has left the UK by the prepper banks, lump might be next!!!!
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I use Green Olive Firewood charcoal, this stuff:If you join their mailing list, they regularly email out offers. The best one was Jan 2017, they had 50% off. I bought (literally) a shed full.
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CPFC1905 said:What's your storage situation, though?
thanks to everyone for the suggestionsLondon, UK
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How is everyone finding the Green Olive Co. lumpwood these days? Looking at getting 150kg but have never used it before.
Thx in advance -
I went off it because it often took a while for the smoke to clear and I occasionally found some rubbish in it - like a charred piece of strapping. I only use Alderline now, because it is completely neutral and clears fast (as soon as the starter is gone). Never any bad smoke / bad taste.
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Lump must be pretty pricey in the U.K. I heard old man Scrooge would limit Cratchit to 1/2 a bag to last the whole winter!
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Eoin said:I went off it because it often took a while for the smoke to clear and I occasionally found some rubbish in it - like a charred piece of strapping. I only use Alderline now, because it is completely neutral and clears fast (as soon as the starter is gone). Never any bad smoke / bad taste.
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These guys, but now out of stock. https://www.biltong.co.uk/products/3356/alder-wood-pure-charcoal-50lt
If you order, they often send a 10% off voucher. Order just over free shipping then order again with 10% off. They won't discount for bulk if you ask, then send 10% off vouchers!
Not sure on weight, I was a bit hung up on comparing to other bag weights at the start, but don't think about it now. It's completely reliable so never any bad taste and the smoke clears immediately, so you don't waste lump waiting for it to clear. Hardly any ash either, so long intervals between clean outs.
Going to have to call and see when it's back as I just opened my second last bag. -
Fred19Flintstone said:Lump must be pretty pricey in the U.K. I heard old man Scrooge would limit Cratchit to 1/2 a bag to last the whole winter!
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