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The Good Charcoal Lump Charcoal - 27.5 lbs.
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Jul 17, 2024
Jeff
3 out of 5 stars review

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Burns well but pieces vary in size widely.

Burns well but lots of smaller pieces so I guess size uniformity is a little off. Bigger pieces are size of baseball, smallest size of pea. Probably shipping and handling is to blame for most of it.

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Aug 30, 2024
Happy Consumer
5 out of 5 stars review

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Take your Lumps

Lump charcoal was highly recommended to me by a professional competitive grill chef about ten years ago. He was right. I seldom stray from using it and only do when my wife buys briquets then I mix it in with my lump.

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Oct 23, 2024
Jenny
5 out of 5 stars review

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Best charcoal

This charcoal was amazing! Quick lighting and long burning. We lost power for 23 days after Hurricane Helene and had to grill almost our meals. We bought 2 bags and still have over half a bag left. It was a lifesaver !

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reply from The Good Charcoal Team

Hi Jenny,Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re so glad our charcoal could help you make hot meals during such a tough time after Hurricane Helene. It’s stories like yours that truly inspire us.We’d love to hear more about your experience and your community if you’re open to sharing. Please feel free to reach out to us at Hello@TheGoodCharcoal.com and mention that Sam asked you to connect.Take care, and we hope to hear from you soon!Warmly, The Good Charcoal Team

Jan 6, 2025
KDJ
5 out of 5 stars review

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Stock up and grill.

This gives our food a wonderful flavor without the horrible chemicals that other brands use in their products. We grilled on New Year's Day and are excited for the Spring when we can grill more often. We plan to stock up soon.

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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

Apr 27, 2026
Donald
5 out of 5 stars review

Best lump hands down!

Great smoke flavor, consistent size, easy lighting, consistent burn! possibly the best lump on the market! would definetly recommend trying this one out of you haven't!

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Jul 3, 2024
Shelia
5 out of 5 stars review

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HOT, HOT, HOT!!!

If you are looking for a screaming hot grill, this is the answer. We mixed this with regular Kingsford charcoal and it was HOT! Exactly what I needed for my medium rare steaks. Love it!

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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

Apr 22, 2024
AK
1 out of 5 stars review

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Very small pieces!

I can't stress enough how small the pieces were. You'll be lucky to find any pieces longer than 2-3 inches. I was so disappointed I tossed the bag after one use. Never buying this brand again.

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reply from The Good Charcoal Team

Hello AK, Thank you for your feedback. We understand your concern about the size of our charcoal pieces, and we appreciate the opportunity to explain further. While larger pieces are often associated with better performance, our dense Acacia wood charcoal is designed to burn hot and evenly, regardless of size. Inside our bags, you should typically find a variety of piece sizes, including larger chunks. We'd love to help resolve the issue you encountered with this specific bag. Please reach out to us at Hello@TheGoodCharcoal.com so we can discuss your specific grilling techniques and suggest ways to optimize your experience with our product. You can also learn more about our products, including our three-ingredient briquettes, on our website, TheGoodCharcoal.com.

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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