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The Good Charcoal Lump Charcoal - 27.5 lbs.
4 out of 5 stars
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Jun 10, 2024
Reviewer name: Mandel P
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Lump that needs no explanation

Great product chemical free burns hot and for a considerate long time great flavor within the smoke .

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Jul 16, 2024
Reviewer name: Outdoorsy
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

GOOD stuff

I just picked up this charcoal for the first time for the Fourth of July after seeing it on the Times100. I was not disappointed. I like their mission and my family liked the food I made. This is new go-to charcoal.

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Jan 6, 2025
Reviewer name: Sam
3 out of 5 stars
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
Reviewer name: Rachell
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

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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

Aug 17, 2024
Reviewer name: LouB
1 out of 5 stars
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.

May 2, 2024
Reviewer name: Cuco
1 out of 5 stars
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.

Nov 11, 2024
Reviewer name: Charles
3 out of 5 stars
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!

Oct 15, 2024
Reviewer name: Aliyah
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

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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Sep 17, 2025
Reviewer name: Inks Egger
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Good Stuff

I use this in my large BGE. Good charcoal. Pieces can be small, but that works fine in a BGE. If you have a Weber kettle or something designed for brickets, this is not the stuff.

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

Verified Purchase

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