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The Good Charcoal Lump Charcoal - 27.5 lbs.
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Apr 21, 2026
Adam
5 out of 5 stars review

The Good Charcoal lights fast, burns clean

There's charcoal… and then there's what The Good Charcoal Company is doing. This isn't just fuel—it's the quiet co-pilot behind some of my best cooks. From the first spark, you can tell it's different. It lights fast, burns clean, and doesn't throw off that harsh, chemical funk that ruins flavor before you even get rolling. What you get instead is pure, honest heat—the kind that lets your wood, your seasoning, and your technique actually shine. The lump size? Solid. Not a bag of gravel dust like some others. I'm talking real chunks that give you control—whether I'm running a screaming hot sear for a tomahawk straight on the coals or settling into a steady burn for a longer cook. It holds temp like a champ and responds when you adjust airflow, which is everything in live fire cooking. Flavor-wise, it stays in its lane—in the best way possible. It doesn't overpower. It supports. That means when I layer in Tennessee cooking wood or finish with a glaze, I'm tasting what I built… not fighting the charcoal. And here's something that matters to me: it's made from reclaimed wood. So while I'm out here cooking over fire, I'm not burning through forests to do it. That's a win. Bottom line—this is the kind of charcoal that lets you cook with confidence. No guesswork. No weird burns. Just consistent, clean heat that shows up every time. If you're serious about live fire, this isn't optional gear… it's foundational.

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Sep 11, 2025
Tim W
1 out of 5 stars review

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Disappointed

The bag was full of small broken pieces which burn quickly and terrible for smoking meat

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reply from The Good Charcoal Team

Hi Tim W,<br />Thank you for sharing your experience. Our charcoal is made from dense Acacia bushes, which are harder than hickory or oak and known for burning hotter and longer than most lump charcoal. Because of that density, airflow control is key, too much air can push the temperature up quickly and shorten a cook. We usually recommend starting with less charcoal than you think you need and letting the heat climb and settle before adding more.<br />It’s unusual to hear about quick burn times, especially since more than two dozen national barbecue teams use our charcoal for long, slow smokes with great results. If you’d like to talk through your setup or get more tips to help with smoking meat, please email Hello&#64;TheGoodCharcoal.com and a member of our US based team will be happy to help.<br />The Good Charcoal Team

Sep 7, 2025
Leya
5 out of 5 stars review

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Long burn time

It’s great. It takes a log time to burn. Big bag lasts a log time.

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Aug 2, 2025
Ashley
5 out of 5 stars review

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flavor is always so good with this charcoal

Love the flavor of our foods when using this charcoal. Burns great, easy to lite.

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Jul 11, 2025
Bill
2 out of 5 stars review

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Inconsistent size of lumps

The lumps were very small. Other bags I have purchased of this brand had larger chunks.

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reply from The Good Charcoal Team

Dear Bill,<br />Thanks for your feedback. Our charcoal is made from dense Acacia bushes, not old-growth trees, which helps make it one of the most sustainable options on the market. While we include a variety of sizes in each bag to help with even heating and fewer flare-ups, we know consistency matters. If this bag felt unusually broken up, it might have been damaged in transit, and we’d be happy to help make it right.<br />Feel free to reach out to us at Hello&#64;TheGoodCharcoal.com.<br />The Good Charcoal Team

Jun 26, 2025
Nick C
3 out of 5 stars review

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It's charcoal....it burns.....

Seems to burn fine, but it had a few large chunks and then so, so many small "pebbles".

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Jun 20, 2025
Amy
4 out of 5 stars review

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Chemical free

Great for bbq without chemicals

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Jul 9, 2025
Anonymous
5 out of 5 stars review

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Taste the meat not the heat..

Wonderful smokey flavor without the lighter fluid taste. This is my new goto for BBQ

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Aug 15, 2025
The grill master
5 out of 5 stars review

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Good charcoal at a great price

Good charcoal at a great price

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Jul 23, 2025
J Van
5 out of 5 stars review

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Extreme Value

Highly rated, best deal this side of the mine shaft

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