Bear Mountain pellets

[rlozinak]

I went to running today for some lumber Jack pellets. Well they did not have any. So I did find some Bear Mountain pellets. Has anybody used them and how are they?

[glitchy]

They’re your typical 70-80% oak pellets for single species. I haven’t tried any of their blends. In my experience there’s pretty much two differences in pellets amongst all the brands. How much oak/alder base wood is there (less flavor) and how much if any bark do they use (more ash). Many special blends have none or far less oak/alder base wood.

Unless I’m comparing LJ or CookinPellets to the others, I find little difference in much of any of the rest. The exception being on a Weber SmokeFire that needs the smaller diameter pellets LJ makes to feed well.

[radiodome21]

I’ve used them more than lumberjack as they’re easier to find in the Chicago area. I love them and they’ve been my go when I see them.

I stocked up on the Pit Boss and Costco brand pellets though so I haven’t bought them in a while. I like their bold bag.

[Huskee]

They are my personal favorites. Always a good bag, very little dust. I like their Bold, I use it pretty much exclusively now. Sometimes their website would offer BOGO sales and I try to stock up when I'd see that, haven't seen that in a while though.

[rwalters]

Funny you should mention it. Right now. Coupon code: BOGO50 gets you one bag @ 50% off for each regular priced bag. You can buy up to 3 bags and get another 3 at 50% off. I did it twice with 2 different email addresses

Not as good at a true BOGO, but brings a 20lb bag down to about $13 and they don’t charge tax. Only a few cents more than my local TSC and I can have it shipped to my door AND have way more selection. I to prefer the Bold Blend.

[Skip]

I've used them with good success.

[ItsAllGoneToTheDogs]

They had a string of bad batches that were devastating new MAK owners about 2ish years ago (that's what MAK ships with a new grill). Anyway, haven't heard any grumblings since that 3-4 month period. I thought they were decent, I wouldn't mail order them, but if they had 'em locally I'd likely use a bag from time to time.

[texastweeter]

I use pre pellet pellets.

[Michael_in_TX]

Okay, I lol'ed at that.

[DavidNorcross]

I have used them often. No problems at all. I also use the smokehouse pellet from Sams and like them as well.

[Whiskeyman53]

My Camp Chef seems to run more consistent using the smaller in diameter Lumberjack pellets. I do like Bear Mountain when roasting at higher temps not on the smoke settings.

[rlozinak]

Thanks everybody, I feel better about the pellets I bought and will try them out on a brisket this Saturday/Sunday.

Again thanks!

[RiverJeff]

I'm also lumberjack guy seen this bear pellets next to lumberjacks at our local hardware store usually the lumberjacks go first! Please report back!