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The Good Charcoal Lump Charcoal - 27.5 lbs.
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Jul 21, 2024
Reviewer name: Mike53
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Worthless

Where are the lumps? The whole idea of lump charcoal is that it doesn't burn up so fast when you use it to smoke. The pieces are so small you could do a couple of hot dogs. Made in Namibia with acacia wood. Acacia gets to be 10 to 30 ft. Can't get real big lumps with that. I guess that's why it was twenty dollars. Had to pay for the shipping from South Africa. Never thought I would have to read the small print on charcoal. I will be taking it back. Garbage.

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Mar 11, 2025
Reviewer name: Anonymous
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Like it

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It’s good, clean burning lump charcoal with little ash remaining. Product gets hot and burns clear. Burns extremely efficient allowing for stable temperatures during longer burn times. Really helpful for those longer cooks. Impressive charcoal to say the least! It has delicious smoky flavor. The quality and size of product is great.

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Mar 13, 2025
Reviewer name: misssubscriptionbox_3248
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Flavortown!!!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've never used charcoal this great. It heats evenly all over which is a major plus for me. The ash cleanup is really easy and not super messy like other charcoals. It was packaged well in a very sturdy well made bag. I really enjoyed the flavor it left on our meats though. It was the best. Definitely will be buying it.

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Jun 23, 2025
Reviewer name: K2SCarolina
5 out of 5 stars
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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Jun 29, 2024
Reviewer name: Ben
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Absolute trash

This charcoal is basically garbage. It came all smashed up in tiny bits so small it's almost impossible to get in my starter chimney. It lights slow because the little pieces don't allow for good air flow and when you put it in your grill it drops straight to the bottom. It also had little bits of plastic from the bag mixed into it which I had to pick out. Now I'm trying to figure out what to do with like 25 pounds of the worst charcoal I've ever used.

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reply from The Good Charcoal Team

Dear Ben,We're sorry to hear about your negative experience with our charcoal. It sounds like the bag you received contained pieces much smaller than our typical variety. We aim to provide a mix of sizes, including larger pieces for optimal airflow and performance. Please email us at Hello@TheGoodCharcoal.com so we can address this issue and find a resolution for you. We take quality seriously and want to ensure you don't have to worry about what to do with the charcoal you already paid for.Best regards,The Good Charcoal Team

Apr 29, 2025
Reviewer name: mikkiruz
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

It cooked stuff

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It's charcoal. Summertime, grilling out, water sun and everything amazing that comes with it. It was decent charcoal. I wasn't able to squeeze it and turn it to diamonds or anything which was kind of a bummer but I tried. Like my face was all like urrrghhh. But instead I lit it on fire and roasted weenies.

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Apr 7, 2025
Reviewer name: scottp17_6118
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Very good charcoal

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Wanted to try this charcoal over the classic briquette style to see if any noticeable difference. Not huge chunks which makes them very suitable for multiple cook options whether you are going low and slow or high heat in a pizza oven. They do get up to temperature rather quickly and seem to burn pretty hot and mixed with some wood chunks did a great job for the smoker at lower temps as well. Packaging is good and the bag sturdy enough to move around and not worry about it falling apart. All in all very good charcoal.

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May 12, 2025
Reviewer name: tammytcde4_3677
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Charcoal that is quick and easy to start -ready to

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve discovered an incredible charcoal that has quickly become my favorite! This charcoal stands out because it is 100 percent chemical-free and burns cleanly, which gives me peace of mind while grilling. Just a small amount of The Good Charcoal transformed my grilling experience-it lit effortlessly, burned evenly, and was ready to cook in no time. Within ten to twelve minutes, the coals were perfectly white, and I was grilling burgers and hot dogs to perfection. Plus, I love knowing that every bag purchased contributes to feeding Americans in need. It’s a purchase that not only enhances my grilling but also makes a positive impact in our community.

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May 10, 2025
Reviewer name: quintarashirell_572
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Very useful

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very large bag to use for a good amount a time. If you are like me and my household, we grill all summer so this will last. Easy to Light and catches quickly. It is very slow burn so you don't have to change the charcoal out frequently. Great grill taste on food. It burns down well to allow easy clean up.

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Apr 23, 2025
Reviewer name: influenster_disneym_5562
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

New love for charcoal , no chemical taste

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] First let me just say this was the first time I ever got to actually cook with charcoal and the food didn’t taste like lighter fluid and chemicals!! I opted with there suggestion on the bag and used charcoal chimney to get this stuff burning. It really was fully lit within 20 minutes. Everyone commented on how impressed they all were with the taste of the food when I told them I used charcoal. We were all conversing and enjoying the day that I never took any pictures of the food , all I can say is that it was not burnt and was gone faster than the other times I used other charcoal lol. All my guests took a picture of the charcoal bag so they knew which brand to buy and use in the future. Can’t wait for picnics at our local state park where I can utilize more of this charcoal all summer!! Thank you Influenster for letting me have the opportunity to try this, honestly don’t think I would have ever wanted to try charcoal again unless I absolutely had too. Now I’m excited to use it!! This brand is amazing!!!

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