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Re: Good Lump Charcoal

Post by jeffsmith » Wed Feb 05, 2014 6:23 pm

I may order a bag before long to see how it compares.

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Re: Good Lump Charcoal

Post by NASH » Wed Feb 05, 2014 7:02 pm

mr x wrote:Did you guys know that you can buy lump charcoal on Amazon.ca?

http://www.amazon.ca/Kebroak-KHWC40LB-4 ... p+charcoal" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The Naked Whiz reviews it:
http://www.nakedwhiz.com/lumpdatabase/lumpbag97.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Re: Good Lump Charcoal

Post by JohnnyMac » Wed Feb 05, 2014 8:23 pm

That's a super detailed review. Amazing that someone sorted every piece.

Looks similar to Cabby's stuff.
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Re: Good Lump Charcoal

Post by jeffsmith » Wed Feb 05, 2014 8:29 pm

Amazon also carries Fogo which is apparently from the same company. A bit more expensive, but looks like it might be slightly better quality.

http://www.amazon.ca/Fogo-FHWC35LB-35-P ... p+charcoal" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Re: Good Lump Charcoal

Post by NASH » Wed Feb 05, 2014 8:40 pm

Naked Whiz has a review for that one too. Seems as if it's not as good overall.

Cabby's stuff is good but more suited to restaurant grills and low and slow cooks. Case in point, I do a lot of quick steak cooks and the like. It's harder to light and takes considerably longer to get going, no doubt because of the density.

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Re: Good Lump Charcoal

Post by mr x » Wed Feb 05, 2014 8:46 pm

This.

I like cabby's stuff for my usual 350 f or lower cooking. If I'm into searing, I'd load up with a less dense brand.

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Re: Good Lump Charcoal

Post by jeffsmith » Wed Feb 05, 2014 10:09 pm

NASH wrote:Naked Whiz has a review for that one too. Seems as if it's not as good overall.
I had seen that, but in looking at the rating list the Fogo got recommended and the standard Kebroak just got above average. I guess it depends on what you're looking for. The Fogo appears to have had larger chunks and a longer burn time then the Kebroak.

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Re: Good Lump Charcoal

Post by NASH » Wed Feb 05, 2014 10:15 pm

jeffsmith wrote:
NASH wrote:Naked Whiz has a review for that one too. Seems as if it's not as good overall.
I had seen that, but in looking at the rating list the Fogo got recommended and the standard Kebroak just got above average. I guess it depends on what you're looking for. The Fogo appears to have had larger chunks and a longer burn time then the Kebroak.
Yes, for me that means harder to light and slower to get up to temp. The portion of the reviews on lump size percentages can be mostly moot, I think. It's got to depend on if bags are being filled off the top or bottom of the pile, so in general I disregard it :cheers2:

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Re: Good Lump Charcoal

Post by jeffsmith » Wed Feb 05, 2014 10:16 pm

That's fair.

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Re: Good Lump Charcoal

Post by mr x » Fri Feb 21, 2014 10:09 pm

FYI, Costco in BLIP has a fresh pallet of Basques in, $12.69.
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Re: Good Lump Charcoal

Post by Jimmy » Fri Feb 21, 2014 10:14 pm

Is that their regular stuff?

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Re: Good Lump Charcoal

Post by mr x » Fri Feb 21, 2014 10:15 pm

Yup.
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Re: Good Lump Charcoal

Post by NASH » Fri Feb 21, 2014 11:09 pm

Wicked. And shit.

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Re: Good Lump Charcoal

Post by Jimmy » Fri Feb 21, 2014 11:27 pm

And balls.

I'm glad. I only have 1 bag left :grilling:

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Re: Good Lump Charcoal

Post by LeafMan66_67 » Fri Feb 21, 2014 11:33 pm

Jimmy wrote:And balls.

I'm glad. I only have 1 bag left :grilling:
I successfully made it through the winter - 1 bag of Cabbie's to spare.
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Re: Good Lump Charcoal

Post by jeffsmith » Sat Feb 22, 2014 12:46 am

I've still got 3 bags left. Hoardin' like a mutherfucker. :banana:

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Re: Good Lump Charcoal

Post by canuck » Sat Feb 22, 2014 12:48 am

jeffsmith wrote:I've still got 3 bags left. Hoardin' like a mutherfucker. :banana:
LOL, me too. 2 bags left of cabbies left for me. Good to know that Costco is bringing it back in, although I have no idea if the SJ store has it yet. At least I'm good for a little while yet.

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Re: Good Lump Charcoal

Post by GAM » Sat Feb 22, 2014 1:10 pm

I'm almost through my last bag. Costco tomorrow. If some one is out that way I will take 2 and pick up tomorrow.

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Re: Good Lump Charcoal

Post by Jamie D » Sat Feb 22, 2014 7:30 pm

The Dartmouth Costco has it back as well.

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Re: Good Lump Charcoal

Post by RobD » Thu May 15, 2014 11:38 am

Costco has Basques Lump on sale again - $9.49/ 8kg bag. I got 3 bags in Bayer's Lake on Tuesday... then went to Home Depot and picked up a Weber One Touch Gold.

This is the stuff: http://charbonbasques.com/wp-content/up ... KB-LFT.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Re: Good Lump Charcoal

Post by mr x » Thu May 15, 2014 12:46 pm

Great price!

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Re: Good Lump Charcoal

Post by jeffsmith » Thu May 15, 2014 1:58 pm

Excellent price. Good timing too, I'm running low.

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Re: Good Lump Charcoal

Post by LeafMan66_67 » Thu May 15, 2014 2:29 pm

Hoping it doesn't mean they are clearing out stock this early in the season.
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Re: Good Lump Charcoal

Post by mr x » Thu May 15, 2014 3:08 pm

Hmmmmmm, that would be bad.....

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Re: Good Lump Charcoal

Post by Jimmy » Thu May 15, 2014 3:34 pm

It would indeed. Especially since I only have .5 bag left...fack.

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