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The Good Charcoal Lump Charcoal - 27.5 lbs.
4.1 out of 5 stars
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1,249 ratings716 reviews
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  2. 4 stars9% (110)
  3. 3 stars7% (91)
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Jan 11, 2026
Perfect
5 out of 5 stars review

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Best coal

Perfect

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Dec 27, 2025
Luc
1 out of 5 stars review

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Dirty mix with plastic pcs

Small pcs

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reply from The Good Charcoal Team

Hi Luc, Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Finding anything in a bag that doesn’t belong there is understandably upsetting, and we take feedback like this very seriously. Our charcoal is made from real hardwood and goes through screening before packing, so hearing about plastic pieces is something we want to look into right away. We also understand your note about the piece size and want to better understand exactly what you received. We’d really appreciate the chance to connect with you directly and take care of this. If you’re open to it, please email us at hello&#64;thegoodcharcoal.com so our team can review this with you.<br />From The Good Charcoal team

Aug 12, 2024
Disappointed
1 out of 5 stars review

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Waste of money

The lump charcoal is the size of peanut

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reply from The Good Charcoal Team

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. It sounds like your bag may have been crushed, leading to mostly small charcoal peanuts. This isn’t the experience we want for our customers. Please reach out to us at Hello@TheGoodCharcoal.com so we can make it right for you.

May 24, 2026
anonymous
1 out of 5 stars review

No good for me

Super small pieces and takes a lot to smoke a brisket constantly having to add more. Do your self a favor and pay the extra money for B%26B competition lump it’s 30 bucks but only takes half a back one fire box full last for almost 10 hours in my offset smoker.

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Jun 10, 2026
Jimmy
5 out of 5 stars review

the good lump charcoal is the best.the smaller lumps are so much easier to regulate temp.fast lighting, little black smoke heats up very fast.lasts for long cooking.hae used it for 3 14lb briskets,pork butts,ribs and many other meats.have tried at least 20 different brands.but this one is here for good

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Jun 10, 2026
Matthew
5 out of 5 stars review

It should be The GREAT Charcoal Company!

This lump charcoal is awesome. I grab a bag every time I go to Sams and they're in stock. The large, solid chunks burn long and as hot as you want it and I can aways count on just a minimal amount of crumbling, which definitely can't be said about competing lump charcoal.

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May 2, 2024
Cuco
1 out of 5 stars review

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Crumbs of coal

The bag says Lump charcoal, not true. This is tiny bits pieces. Not a good charcoal. I do not recommend it.

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reply from The Good Charcoal Team

Hello Cuco, We’re sorry that our lump charcoal didn’t meet your expectations. While the term "lump" refers to pieces of varying shapes and sizes, we understand your preference for larger chunks. Our 100% hardwood Acacia charcoal is designed for high heat and long-lasting burn times, even with smaller pieces, but we recognize that different grilling needs require different solutions. If you'd like to discuss your needs further or explore alternatives, please reach out to us at Hello@TheGoodCharcoal.com We're here to ensure you have a great grilling experience.

Aug 17, 2024
LouB
1 out of 5 stars review

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Not so Good Charcoal

I need to return this all the pieces are small no bigger pieces that will maintain a nice even slow smoke.

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reply from The Good Charcoal Team

Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the charcoal pieces in your bag were smaller than expected, making it difficult to maintain an even slow smoke. We strive to provide a variety of sizes in our bags, and it sounds like this one didn’t meet that standard. Please reach out to us at Hello@TheGoodCharcoal.com so we can assist you with this issue and make it right.

Jan 6, 2025
Sam
3 out of 5 stars review

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Not That Good

The pieces are very small. Once lit, they do burn for a while. I found regular charcoal to be more consistent.

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reply from The Good Charcoal Team

Hey Sam,We appreciate your feedback. Our lump charcoal is made from dense Acacia hardwood, which burns hot and evenly, but we understand that the piece size may not have been what you were expecting. If you’d like to discuss your experience further or if your bag contained unusually small pieces, please reach out to us at Hello@TheGoodCharcoal.com—we’d be happy to help.Best regards,The Good Charcoal Team

Feb 24, 2025
Rachell
1 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

No To This Charcoal Kump Charcoal

when using this charcoal not good at all food was not good. I will not be buying this again wish I could get my money back.

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reply from The Good Charcoal Team

Hi Rachell,<br />Thank you for taking the time to share this. We’re sorry to hear this was your experience, especially when it affected the food you were cooking. That’s understandably frustrating, and it’s not something we want anyone to walk away feeling.<br /><br />We put a lot of care into how our charcoal is made and how it performs, so hearing feedback like this matters to us. We’d really appreciate the opportunity to learn more about what happened and take care of you directly.<br />If you’re open to it, please email us at Hello&#64;thegoodcharcoal.com and our team will be happy to help.<br />From The Good Charcoal team