New NW Maple Lump Charcoal Review

[necron 99]

Just thought I'd pass this new review by Naked Whiz on lump charcoal made from maple - I thought about Boomer asking about Canadian maple leaf lump charcoal as soon as I saw ithis!

Real Montana Maple Lump Charcoal

Looks like there's other flavors available too - including cherry! I might have to try some of this, but I'll get some looks if I do. I'm restacking my 20 or so bags left of OCC Rancher in the garage this weekend - why would I need to order charcoal over the internet anyway?

Real Montana Charcoal
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[texanx5]

Sounds interesting! I'm about out of my Rancher also but could go get some... One thing that caught me about this Montana stuff is Softwood Mix (pine and fir) 1#, 5#, and 10# why would anyone want that in the smoker or grill?

Rest of the woods sounds ok.
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[necron 99]

No idea personally on the softwood lump - maybe it's a niche market for fans of softwood briquets like Kingsford, but without the mineral char and other additives?

edit - $23 shipping for $15 / 15 lb. bag of cherry lump charcoal to Louisiana - now I definitely know I'd gett too many looks at home if I ordered this with a half pallet or so of Rancher still in the garage!

I did see if I ordered 10 bags, the ratio of charcoal cost to shipping cost got to be close to 1:1
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[Harry Nutczak]

Thanks for posting this information, it looks like some great stuff!!

Softwood charcoals,
Once it is fully carbonized, I bet you reay couldn't tell the difference except the lack of heat generated and the fast burn times.

All the volatiles associated with cooking with resinous woods are cooked out during the carbonization process. I cooked up a load of pine charcoal last fall, the stuff burns nicely and does not have any coniferous smells to it.
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[necron 99]

So, what's the burn time and ash production of softwood charcoals that have been processed well enough to drive off the volatiles relative to say, Cowboy hardwood lump?

I'd reckoned the softwood charcoal was the main fodder for his granules for agricultural use and oil spill absorption, but he does offer it in lump form for sale. That's what I'd use the softwood stuff in that biz myself.
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[Real Montana Charcoal]

Hi All,
Randy with Real Montana Charcoal here. I saw this and thought it may be beneficial to all to shed some light on the subject.
First -Softwood charcoal - Many people do not realize this but softwood charcoal burns equal to or hotter than most charcoal, this is the reason it is the charcoal of choice for blacksmiths, it very readily brings the fire up to welding temperatures, however it does burn very fast. When fully carbonized it has a very good flavor. It is very light and 10 pounds of it fits into the same size bag as 20 pounds of many hardwoods.
Second - Granules - Our granules are made from the waste material of all the charcoal we make. It is not all activated charcoal however, but may be used in the same way as activated but has a slower absorption rate. It cost more than regular charcoal as it requires much more screening.
Third but certainly not least - Shipping - This has been the most detrimental thing to my business. We are a small company and are not able to get the breaks and discounts offered to larger companies who ship several tons a month if not a week. I only charge what it costs me to ship say 40 Lbs. USPS (average $36) plus try to re coupe some of the cost of boxes $3.50 a piece. It requires two boxes to ship 40 pounds. I tape them together and send as one package to save my customers $11.50.Total shipping to me $43, I charge $42.50 for this universally, (everyone is charged the same price). UPS costs about $10 more and arrives faster, and FedEx is very competitive with USPS on price but delivery time is better, I am planning on using them more in the future but need to iron out some details first. Believe me I really wish shipping was cheaper but for smaller quantities that is the best I can currently charge and not loose to much. I hope I have explained this well ad clear. If anyone has any questions about Real Montana Charcoal please feel free to contact me as I would be more than happy to answer almost any and all of them, however I will not answer any questions pertaining to other brands of charcoal, I am concerned only with my product and quality compared to other brands is a matter of personal preference, but you may check out the naked whiz and see what the readers have to say. Randy@RealMontanaCharcoal.net
Thank you
Randy Schwehr
Real Montana Charcoal

[bam]

Is this lump hard to light ? Does it leave a lot of ash ? Ok 40 pounds shipped Philly Pa. what's the damage ?
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[Real Montana Charcoal]

I was able to get things ironed out and my standard shipping will now be FedEx. This will save you $5 on large Bags. Double bags (40 Lbs.) will now be $35 to ship Within the continental US (orders to Alaska will still be shipped USPS).

[Real Montana Charcoal]

I did not answer you other questions, all my charcoal lights easily, Black Hawthorne and Hickory are a little harder but still within reason to say easy, none produce large amounts of ash, birch, apple and plum seem to be the worst.

[bam]

Thanks for answering my questions i think i may order soon. Have to tell the wife it's on sell that seems to work.
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[bam]

Ok one more question will I need to add wood chunks to this charcoal ?
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[Real Montana Charcoal]

No Sir. Some of my charcoal smokes more than other but all should deliver enough flavor all by themselves.