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The Good Charcoal Lump Charcoal - 27.5 lbs.
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Oct 15, 2024
Aliyah
5 out of 5 stars review

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Stays hot

It stays hot very long! We burnt the charcoal at 2pm, and at 7pm, it was still hot and was able to use it.

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Nov 11, 2024
Charles
3 out of 5 stars review

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Ok but not great.

Heated up slow burned fast, small bits of charcoal and very little bigger chunks..It is a good cost for size of the bag.

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reply from The Good Charcoal Team

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our 27.5 lb lump charcoal from Sam’s Club! We’re glad to hear you appreciate the value of the bag. Our lump charcoal is made from dense, high-quality Acacia hardwood, which naturally varies in size. While some pieces may be smaller, they’re designed to provide a steady, efficient burn when airflow is properly monitored and managed. (This may take some adjusting if transitioning from chemically treated charcoal or charcoal made from a less dense wood species.)If you feel the charcoal didn’t perform as expected, we’d love to learn more to address any concerns. Your feedback is invaluable as we strive to deliver the best experience possible. Please feel free to reach out to us at Hello@TheGoodCharcoal.com for tips or assistance. Thank you for giving us a try!

Jun 9, 2025
AAG1
5 out of 5 stars review

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Great charcoal

Purchased the lump charcoal, because I had heard it burns hotter and cleaner than standard briquettes, they weren’t kidding so glad I made the switch to lump charcoal!

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May 7, 2025
Priscilla
5 out of 5 stars review

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Burning good

It does real good on the lightening part catches quick. Also it burns a lot longer than most charcoal i have used. Going to get some more of this charcoal.

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Sep 8, 2024
Cincy cat
2 out of 5 stars review

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Disappointing & Unsatisfactory

Mostly slivers and chards. Disappointing and unsatisfactory. Also, Bags are filthy on the outside resulting in charcoal dust all over me, my clothing and car.

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reply from The Good Charcoal Team

Dear Cincy Cat,Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the charcoal pieces in your bag were smaller than expected and that the bag’s condition caused a mess. This isn’t the experience we aim to provide. Please reach out to us at Hello@TheGoodCharcoal.com so we can address the issue and make things right for you.Best regards, The Good Charcoal Team

Jul 19, 2024
Blugnu
1 out of 5 stars review

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Broken pieces

Wasn’t much lump, more like tiny pieces of natural charcoal about an inch size.Better off with briquettes . Sams used to carry a different brand that was chunkier and the best

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reply from The Good Charcoal Team

Thank you for your feedback. It sounds like the charcoal in your bag may have been crushed during transit, resulting in smaller pieces than expected. We understand that larger chunks are often preferred. Please email us at Hello@TheGoodCharcoal.com so we can resolve this issue for you and ensure you have the best possible grilling experience. -The Good Charcoal Team

Sep 16, 2024
Justin
5 out of 5 stars review

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The best Charcoal.

This charcoal lives up to it's name. It burns hotter than other charcoal so you dont need as much. The flavor it gives when smoking is similar to post oak. It is fragile though, so take care not to drop the bag.

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Jun 30, 2025
Cindy
5 out of 5 stars review

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Best charcoal I have used

I started using this charcoal and everyone that has had my burgers and steak from the grill tell me they are the best burgers they have had and loves the steak. Cooks at perfect temperatures.

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Mar 29, 2024
Avid bbqer
1 out of 5 stars review

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Worst charcoal I have ever seen. Totally unusable.

The bag was filled with nothing but very small pieces of coal. This was nothing but the scraps. I’m used to seeing other brands fill the bottom half with small bits but have larger useable chunks on top. I’ve never seen coal so bad in my life.

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reply from The Good Charcoal Team

Hello Avid BBQer,Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the charcoal pieces in your bag were smaller than expected. Our goal is to provide high-quality charcoal that delivers great grilling results, and it sounds like the bag you received didn't meet those standards. We want to make this right and would like to learn more about where you purchased the product. Please contact us at Hello@TheGoodCharcoal.com so we can investigate and ensure you receive a better experience.

Jul 10, 2026
Jason
1 out of 5 stars review

Charcoal dust

Maybe I got a bad bag, but the "lump" charcoal in the bag I got was more or less dust. Pay a little extra and got to Lowe's/Home Depot and get Royal Oak.

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reply from The Good Charcoal Team

Hey Jason, that&#39;s not what you should be getting from us, and it sounds like this bag missed the mark.<br />Our charcoal is 100% hardwood Acacia, and some size variation is part of a natural product, but a bag that&#39;s more or less dust points to something going wrong in handling before it reached you. It should be recognizable, usable lump top to bottom.<br />We&#39;d like to make it right. Send a few photos to hello&#64;thegoodcharcoal.com and let us know which Sam&#39;s Club you picked it up from and we&#39;ll take care of you.