Frontier lump?

[Cory Musser]

I was in Meijer today and saw some Frontier lump charcoal. This is the first I've seen it. It came in 10 pound bags for $3.99. They claim it burns longer than any other brand of lump charcoal. The bag did seem heavy for it's size. Anyway I was wondering if anyone has seen or used this lump. I would have bought some but I just picked up a 20lb bag of Royal Oak a few minutes prior and wouldn't have been able to justify the purchase to the wife. They advertised a website on the bag but it doesn't seem to exist. Oh they also had "hardwood briquettes" under the same brand.

 

[David Lohrentz]

Naked Whiz doesn't have that brand listed in their database. That is the first place I would check for a review. Next time you get a chance snatch a bag and try it out.

 

[C. Howlett]

I've gotten great result with Lazarra brand from my local Cash & Carry. Comes in 40 pound bags for less than $20!

 

[Cory Musser]

David, I did check Naked Whiz after I looked for their website. And like you I found nothing. I've also had Royal Oak made in Mexico and I don't see that there either. They have American, Brazilian and Argentinian though. That's a great site. I'm definately gonna grab some and try it though. When I do there will be a review posted here.

 

[Bill Pearson]

I saw some of this in my local "Ralphs" last night, although it was only 9.9 lbs and I didn't see the price. I went home and checked the NakedWhiz and found it just reviewed last month. They liked it, gave it a 4.5, but they weren't happy with the size of it. I'll give it a shot next time I'm over there, maybe this weekend.

 

[Clark "Harbormaster" Hodgson]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Bill Pearson:
I went home and checked the NakedWhiz. They liked it, gave it a 4.5, but they weren't happy with the size of it. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
When looking at reviews at the Naked Whiz, keep in mind that test burns of the different charcoals are all done in a BGE, and the size of the pieces, chips, and dust matter because of the charcoal bowl used in a BGE. There would most likely be no issue with piece size in a WSM because it uses a charcoal grate, not a bowl or pan.
Just my $.02.

 

[Jeff T Miller]

I really like it. Our local meijer doesn't seem to be getting anymore in. I bought the last few bags a few weeks ago. I just liked having a choice. The only decent lump I can find is Royal Oak. I'm not saying RO is bad I just like the frountier better. It seems to burn longer and have less ash than RO.