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The Good Charcoal Lump Charcoal - 27.5 lbs.
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Jul 8, 2024
Reviewer name: No name
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

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Crushed too small

The “lumps” are really rather small pieces of crushed coal, which makes them burn out sooner. So your total available grilling time is cut short. I bought two bags - same result

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reply from The Good Charcoal Team

Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the size of the charcoal pieces in your bags did not meet your expectations. We strive to provide a variety of piece sizes, but we understand your concerns about the bags you purchased. Please reach out to us at Hello@TheGoodCharcoal.com so we can address this issue and find a solution for you. We want to ensure you have the best possible grilling experience.Best regards, The Good Charcoal Team

Sep 6, 2025
Reviewer name: Smart Granddad
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

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Good deal for the price

Good brand of lump charcoal. Uneven chunk sizes but adds good flavor to food. Holds heat and burns pretty. Used chunks can be used again rather than thrown out.

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Jul 17, 2024
Reviewer name: Jeff
3 out of 5 stars
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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Jun 30, 2025
Reviewer name: Cindy
5 out of 5 stars
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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Sep 6, 2026
Reviewer name: anonymous
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Was good, but now small pieces

We used to love this charcoal. It was our go to. But this last 2 bags have had small pieces of charcoal and a lot of dust. What happened? Did we just get a bad batch?

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Jul 19, 2024
Reviewer name: Blugnu
1 out of 5 stars
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 1, 2024
Reviewer name: ShopperNJ
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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Best Charcoal!

Best Charcoal! Burns fast and clean. consistent heat. I am hoping they continue to have this brand or natural charcoal for future inventory. I have been please with the product since I first tried it in June.

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May 5, 2024
Reviewer name: Bruno
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

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Not a good product

This has not been a good use for me at all. I love grilling and have not been fond of this product one bit. Sadly, it just doesn’t seem good for me. Obviously, try it for yourself before you make a decision!

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reply from The Good Charcoal Team

Dear Bruno,Thank you for sharing your experience. We're sorry to hear that our charcoal hasn't met your grilling expectations. Our 100% hardwood Acacia charcoal is designed for high heat and efficiency, but we understand that every griller has unique preferences and needs. We appreciate your suggestion for others to try it for themselves, and we'd love the opportunity to address your specific concerns. Please contact us at Hello@TheGoodCharcoal.com so we can discuss how to improve your experience with our product.

Oct 23, 2024
Reviewer name: Jenny
5 out of 5 stars
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

Sep 7, 2026
Reviewer name: TMize
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Not Good. Poorly named.

First time buying it and it's taken forever to get up to temp. Pieces are like chips instead of lump. The smell of the word burning is horrible. I've scrapped the planes cook on my BGE and will use my pellet smoker instead.

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