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The Good Charcoal Lump Charcoal - 27.5 lbs.
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Dec 17, 2025
Anonymous
5 out of 5 stars review

Good food deserves good charcoal

This charcoal is amazing its 💯 percent chemical free . This stuff burns so hot and long you don't need to keep refuiling and it definitely makes the Food tast so much better . We've tested it amongst other charcoals and this stuff stands strong 💪 and is the best at popsbbq . Get yourself a bag and try for yourself The good charcoal wont let you down.

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Sep 18, 2024
Redfin
1 out of 5 stars review

Not so good

I'm not one to complain but purchased this The Good Charcoal Lump last week from Sam's Club and the Lump size is less than a quarter coin in size, there was several pieces about 2" but I have never seen Lump charcoal like this, 3" of Lump dust in the bottom of the bag. Trying to light this Lump in a Chimney starter on on the grill grate much of this Good Charcole Lump falls through the grill grate or Chimney . Sorry for the negative review but it's just the truth, hopefully your company will outsource large wood pieces in the future.

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reply from The Good Charcoal Team

Dear Redfin, Thank you for your candid feedback. We understand that our hardwood Acacia charcoal, made from the invasive bush, might not meet your expectations or needs depending on your grill setup. We would love to know which grill you’re using so we can look into this issue for you and make it right. Please reach out to us at Hello@TheGoodCharcoal.com, and we’d be happy to assist further.Best regards,The Good Charcoal Team

Dec 16, 2025
Sammy
5 out of 5 stars review

Clean Burn!

This charcoal is the best I’ve used for my Bbq. Burns very clean and gets hot very fast. Makes me feel better too knowing it’s 100 percent chemical free. Very efficient when I smoke on my offset smoker and lights up my logs very fast. Great quality charcoal.

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Feb 27, 2026
RICHARD
2 out of 5 stars review

Not normal

I didn’t read before buying, assuming it was oak or something I’ve seen before. The chunks are smaller but I was ok with that if they were uniform, which the stuff on top was anyway. When I put it in my chimney starter, the smoke was dark gray, not rolling coal but close. The smell was foul as well. No way am I eating something cooked over that. Now once it was going good the smoke went away of course but the smell was less but still not right. More blue to the flames so it probably does burn hotter. I have 27 pounds of charcoal I won’t cook with. I think I’ll pour it over a stump I want to get rid of..

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Dec 17, 2025
SamM
5 out of 5 stars review

The good stuff!

Nothing but the good stuff! I’ve been using a good charcoal for three years now no matter what size it is I’ve never had any trouble all the briskets, ribs, chicken, and pork shoulders are smoked. I’ve never had nothing but success I’ll always use the good stuff and you can only get this from Sam’s Club the good quality.

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Mar 21, 2026
JOHN
1 out of 5 stars review

Didn't work for us.

I thought I would try this instead of the Kingsford's that I usually use. I had a hard time getting it to light. I used lighter fluid and had to repeat this several times. Also, it doesn't heat up much for grilling. Maybe better for a smoker and also use a chimney lighter instead of lighter fluid. I'm going back to good ole Kingsford charcoal briquettes. Can't beat that. The same thing my family used for decades.

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Mar 11, 2024
mike
2 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Lump Coal?

Not much lump to it. Mostly all small stuff.

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reply from The Good Charcoal Team

Dear Mike,Thank you for your feedback. Our lump charcoal is designed to include a wide variety of piece sizes, providing flexibility for different grilling needs. If you prefer a more consistent size, we recommend trying our Super Briquettes, made with just three ingredients: hardwood Acacia, water, and a bit of cornstarch. Unlike many other briquettes, ours contain no harmful chemicals. While we’re not a big block charcoal, our pieces are crafted to burn nice and evenly, perfect for creating a bed of coals under your favorite wood chunks. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact us at Hello@TheGoodCharcoal.com.

Aug 30, 2025
Delaware Member
1 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Flavorless charcoal

Not as good as the Mesquite Cowboy charcoal you used to carry

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reply from The Good Charcoal Team

Hi Delaware Member,<br />Thank you for giving The Good Charcoal a try. Our lump charcoal is made from 100 percent Acacia hardwood, sourced from invasive bushes rather than old growth trees. This dense wood creates a clean, even heat and a naturally mild smoke profile, which many grillers like because it lets them add their own flavor with wood chunks or chips.<br />If you prefer the bold mesquite taste, we understand that our milder flavor may feel different. For a stronger smoke profile, you can layer in mesquite or hickory wood chunks, and our team is happy to share tips if you’d like, or we just might not be the charcoal your looking for, either way feel free to shoot us an email at Hello&#64;TheGoodCharcoal.com and a member of our US based team will help.<br />The Good Charcoal Team

May 4, 2024
Phillip
2 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Not good quality

Small pieces and not good size lump

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reply from The Good Charcoal Team

Hey Phillip,Thank you for your feedback. We regret that the size of our charcoal didn't match your expectations. Our dense Acacia wood charcoal is designed for effective grilling, even with smaller pieces. However, we're here to help make things right. Please email us at Hello@TheGoodCharcoal.com for a solution that better meets your needs.

May 6, 2024
Claude
1 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Don’t buy

Not lumps, only small pebbles.

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reply from The Good Charcoal Team

Dear Claude,Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the charcoal pieces were smaller than expected. Our 100% hardwood Acacia charcoal is designed to burn efficiently, providing high heat and long-lasting burns, despite the size of the pieces. However, we understand the importance of having larger lumps for certain types of grilling and smoking and every bag should have a good mix of piece sizes. Please reach out to us at Hello@TheGoodCharcoal.com so we can address your concerns and discuss how we might better meet your needs.