We have used Kingsford charcoal three or more times a week for decades with excellent results. Now, everything is coming out charred on the outside, even with cutting the amount of charcoal back and keeping the vents closed. So far we still haven't discovered how to adapt our use to duplicate our old, *perfect* results. I don't know how the new charcoal compares to other brands, but it sure can't stand up to the old Kingsford.

I've always used Kingsford Charcoal for all my Weber grills, Smokey Joe, 18.5 Weber Grill and my 18.5 Weber Smoker, and the results are always good!! I've used the Mesquite for my steaks, burgers, etc. I've used the Hickory for my ribs and pulled pork and I've also used the (New) Apple when I'm using my Smoker, but the best part is how fast the charcoal lights up and retains the heat for a long period of time!!

The only brand I will ever use. Easy to ignite time after time, no residual taste if no lighter fluid is used. Burns for ample time to cook your food. If your grill permits the fire to be smothered after use you can reuse the unconsumed briquets in your next fire, stretching a bag of charcoal to the limits. Quality stuff; the one and only.

Been defending Kingsford as the preferred BBQ fuel over Wood Pellets and Wood for years, but my recent purchases do not reflect the product I grew to love. It's taking longer to start, isn't burning as hot and generates a lot of ash. It's fine for typical backyard cookouts, but if you are more adventuresome (ribs, steaks, slow cooking) the current product is not what I remember. Where in the past I used to be able to get Blue Bag close to 600 degrees to sear meat, it's now closer to 450. The ash generated is enough to choke out other coals. I'm using Blue Bag in both the traditional Weber Kettle and a championship grade smoker. I haven't measured the time to start, but it sure seems like it's taking a lot longer to get the red coals needed to really do the job right. I've refused to go the wood route, but it's something I'm going to need to ponder. It's not worth having a championship smoker if the fuel doesn't get the job done.

This is consistent charcoal. I use it in my weber with good results every time. Not crushed to death and a decent deal for 2 bags. If I'm out of coals, will grab this at Sams. Sometimes I use other brands but this just reminds me of family cookouts. The smell is nice and clean with just right smoke. Put 3 cotton balls soaked with 91% Isopropyl alcohol on bottom of a chimney under coals and light. You won't even need lighter fluid.

Our Church has held 2 Chicken BBQs per year for over 40 years, and we have always used Kingsford Original Charcoal. This year, due to price increases, we decide to purchase a cheaper brand of charcoal. We made a Huge mistake. Half way through cooking the Chicken, the charcoal went out, and we spent over an hour lighting more charcoal to cook the rest of the chicken. We were lucky enough to cook the rest of the chicken and sell it all, but we will never again use a sub-par charcoal. From now on, it will be Kingsford Original Charcoal.

Successfully used Kingsford for nearly 30 years. Until now. This year we bought 2 bags of Matchlight and it is harder to start and burned out much faster then before. Then tried Original with same result. BTW, been using my grill for 6 years, so it's not the problem. I see on your Website you call it "your newest briquettes". Good luck with that. Not all change is for the better.

Glad to see I am not the only loyal one who is not happy on not being able to purchase 20 pound bags. Your charcoal used to be the best choice/value but things have changed. Because of the downsize price increase- I am going to give other charcoals a chance again. I am a proud Weber Charcoal griller, but not going to stay that loyal anymore.

We had a bag of no-name coals, almost no lighter fluid, and our lighters died on us on Memorial Day of all days. Our burgers, brats and skewers were ready to go on, but there was not even a spark. We opened a bag of Kingsford and put some on top of this pathetic heap and threw matches at it with little hope since it was a windy day on top of everything else. We walked away and basically gave up and started to try to come up with a back-up plan. Half an hour later, we went outside and found the grill ready to go. No lie! Kingsford is KING! You saved our bbq today.

Our family has been using Kinsford products my whole life. When i was young my Dad told me Kingsford was the best, its all he would use so naturely its all I use today. I love the smell and the taste of anything cooked over the Kingsford coals. Keep grilling!!