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The Good Charcoal Lump Charcoal - 27.5 lbs.
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Mar 29, 2025
Steve
5 out of 5 stars review

Best BBQ Lump Charcoals

If you’re looking for high-quality, all-natural lump charcoal that delivers exceptional performance, The Good Charcoal is well worth the investment. Its clean burn, long-lasting heat, and sustainability make it a top-tier choice for grilling enthusiasts.

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Mar 7, 2025
lizzy_mrstaylor_8176
4 out of 5 stars review

This is good

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was so excited to give this a try we are always looking for ways to eliminate the use of chemicals . The company itself seems amazing their mission and idea behind starting then good charcoal company is what supporting small business is all about . My coals burned pretty even across the entire grill making for an delicious dinner for everyone involved. Flavor was great as we expected. My only issue was some of the sizes of the coals were inconsistent

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Aug 27, 2024
East Bow Que
5 out of 5 stars review

My new favorite lump charcoal

My buddies that compete in BBQ use this stuff and love it. I also won a couple bags as a give away and they have preformed much better than other brands I have tried. I look forward to using it at a competition this weekend. The bang for your buck is top notch on this product.

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May 18, 2025
Grill guy
1 out of 5 stars review

Grill guy

Complete waste of money! Tiny small pieces burs up quick. I don't care how many fake reviews they put up here claiming it's the best charcoal ever,, LOL it sucks sorry!! If you're using the indirect method in a kettle, it burns too hot. So you have to use less but have to constantly add more cuz it burns way to fast. They are just selling some other products waste is my guess. Can't even think about smoking a turkey

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reply from The Good Charcoal Team

Dear Grill Guy,We’re sorry to hear you didn’t have a good experience with our charcoal. Our product is made from dense Acacia hardwood and is known for burning hot and clean, which can require some airflow adjustment when using indirect methods or aiming for lower temperatures. Just this past weekend, we ran a test at SmokeSlam with some of our pro teams, who maintained a steady low-and-slow cook at 180 to 220°F for over 5 hours using just a half chimney, resulting in some seriously impressive duck.We’re happy to answer any questions you have and can confidently assure you that we don’t write fake reviews. If you’d like to chat more, please reach out to Hello@TheGoodCharcoal.com and one of our US-based team members will be glad to help however we can.– Sam at The Good Charcoal

Jun 25, 2025
ain4_7815
5 out of 5 stars review

Good value for top quality

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] First off, the bag is huge, and it is definitely great value for the price and perfect for people who grill often or host big cookouts. I was impressed with how clean and natural the charcoal is, with no chemical smell and minimal dust. It lights up quickly and burns evenly, producing a steady, high heat that made grilling steaks and veggies so much easier. I also appreciate that it's made from sustainably sourced Acacia wood, which gives off a nice, mild, smoky flavor.

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Mar 18, 2025
peppertaz_8284
5 out of 5 stars review

Lights easily and makes you want to BBQ

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This charcoal is not like the last charcoal I used. Previously had purchased the brick type of charcoal and I find it hard to light. I like the flavor of charcoal barbecue meat, but I have gotten away from it since it was more difficult for me. This charcoal has opened up a whole New World and we have broke out the charcoal barbecue. The bag was much lighter than it looked and the handle on top makes it very convenient. It opens easy and I do suggest you use something to scoop this out instead of your hands because it does transfer quite a bit and you get black everywhere. What is really nice is that it lights easily, I just used the clicker for a second and as you can see in one of the photos it already turned red. I also like that you can use a little or a lot depending on what you’re doing and how much heat might need and for how long.

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Apr 9, 2025
carriem95_5074
5 out of 5 stars review

Best lump charcoal ever!!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is by far our new favorite lump charcoal. The smell and flavor were outstanding. It’s a little on the pricey side but well worth it. It started quickly in a charcoal chimney. It burned evenly. We cooked breakfast for dinner and it turned out amazing.

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Jun 23, 2025
K2SCarolina
5 out of 5 stars review

SUPERIOR PRODUCT

What's not to like here? - This is an affordably priced great lump charcoal! Burns hot, evenly, and lasts a long time. The product is easy to light, produces minimal ash, and has a great flavor for grilling. The folks at The Good Charcoal Company are doing things right, and their support is second to none. Definitely would recommend this product! EXCELLENT COMPANY, WONDERFUL STAFF, SUPERIOR PRODUCT = THE GOOD CHARCOAL COMPANY

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Jul 2, 2025
BP
1 out of 5 stars review

Terrible product - nothing but very small pieces

This is not lump charcoal as I know it. It is a bag of very small pieces of charcoal that probably broke off other pieces. Like someone swept up a pile of dust and fragments after all the good, larger pieces had been taken. I would strongly warn potential buyers not to purchase this product.

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reply from The Good Charcoal Team

Dear BP,<br /><br />We’re sorry to hear this was your experience. We want to assure you that we do not remove larger pieces or sweep together leftovers, our charcoal is a premium product made from dense Acacia hardwood, sustainably harvested from invasive bushes in Africa. It’s packed with a natural variety of piece sizes to support even burning and clean heat.<br />If your bag arrived overly broken up, it may have been damaged in transit. Please reach out to us at Hello&#64;TheGoodCharcoal.com and we’d be happy to make this right.<br /><br />The Good Charcoal Team

Dec 6, 2024
kstew194
5 out of 5 stars review

A better charcoal

I found this charcoal easy to use, with no issues lighting. Being a novice charcoal grill user, I felt the mix of large and small pieces made lighting easier. My food cooked my food well and tasted good. I was excited to see a better option for charcoal without all the junk others have. Recommend.

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