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Hans61
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https://youtu.be/XsxSckW7_wY
I think this might have the potential to trigger some people. I was surprised by the results. Either way my preference didn’t win but I’ll continue to stick with it for the neutral smoke.
I think this might have the potential to trigger some people. I was surprised by the results. Either way my preference didn’t win but I’ll continue to stick with it for the neutral smoke.
“There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body.”
Coach Finstock Teen Wolf
Coach Finstock Teen Wolf
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The parameters for what constitutes quality lump charcoal are not represented in this backyard test. Makes for good Youtube though.
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I emailed that guy and offered to explain why all of those did what they did......he declined.
Of course ours burned out first, it was ripping hot before all the others and had an unrestricted amount of oxygen. The slow burners smoked like crazy as they burned through all the moisture in them, then finally got to the carbon. -
stlcharcoal said:I emailed that guy and offered to explain why all of those did what they did......he declined.
Of course ours burned out first, it was ripping hot before all the others and had an unrestricted amount of oxygen. The slow burners smoked like crazy as they burned through all the moisture in them, then finally got to the carbon.“There are three rules that I live by: never get less than twelve hours sleep; never play cards with a guy who has the same first name as a city; and never get involved with a woman with a tattoo of a dagger on her body.”
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Hans61 said:
With either lump or briquettes, it's not a good test because the oxygen is not being control (i.e. a pit temp set.) Put it in the grill close the lid and see how long it burns at a set temp once it hits that temp......that will give a true representation of the BTU/#.
Here's a really long guest blog post I did for Cort at Pizza-Porta: https://www.pizza-porta.com/blog/2019/8/18/guest-blog-charcoal-rockwood-charcoal Lots of info about why lump does what it does. -
We (Chef Norah Grace mostly) received a free bag of lump from a competitor of @stlcharcoal for us to do a review. Truth be told they noted that a few of our face book post have been getting 4K-13k interactions and probably wanted to cash in. They offered us a “sponsorship”. they would send us bags of charcoal for free to use in our Instagram and Facebook post. The charcoal company that sent the product makes a good product; however, I didn’t like the idea of being a paid advertiser.
I like the way @stlcharcoal does business, he takes care of the customer, supports eggheads, and makes a great product. Is it more expensive than some, yes, do I find it worth the premium yes I do. I’m happy to support a company that supports this community. Also he’s been very gracious to Norah and I. He sent her a banner to display at her events and even some other swag, like a few hats for little chef. That’s why our shirts proudly say powered by ROCKWOOD.
So I know that was a long ramble and off topic but, I truly appreciate the culture and service provided by the company.XL BGE, KJ classic, Joe Jr, UDS x2 -
Once @stlcharcoal got the mail order 3 pack sorted out I've had little reason to think about other charcoal. Thanks for a great product!
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I cook with nothing else since I was turned on to Rockwood.
Do not even try to sell me. Waste of your time and mine.
Rockwood."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
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I'm a Grove guy, why because its, or at least once was, local to me, and I know the former owners of the company. Its easy to get here and not too expensive, I can get 20lbs for $13.99 if I plan ahead. Someday I will try Rockwood, because I feel that @stlcharcoal is a straight-shooter and seems like a darn nice guy so I'd love to send him some business.
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lwrehm said:I'm a Grove guy, why because its, or at least once was, local to me, and I know the former owners of the company. Its easy to get here and not too expensive, I can get 20lbs for $13.99 if I plan ahead. Someday I will try Rockwood, because I feel that @stlcharcoal is a straight-shooter and seems like a darn nice guy so I'd love to send him some business.
Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
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Most of these reviews are conducted by folks with little knowledge about how to scientifically test how things burn. Many online reviews are written by freelancers lifting info from other reviews with little to no experience with the actual product.
Here's a review I did some years ago, trying to be as objective as I could. I tried to account for the variables that I could. But, at the end of it all, I'm just a guy messing around in my backyard.
https://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1160392/review-wicked-good-vs-rockwood-long-post-with-lotsa-pics-so-grab-a-beverage
Many variables impact how charcoal burns, the heat produced , etc. which these folks usually do a poor job of accounting for.#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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