After using lump on several cooks, I have to say it's earned a permanent spot. Either using a mix of it and briqs or by itself.
It is much much more responsive fuel source. It will react to damper changes quickly. It starts quicker, you can adjust temperature quicker, you can calm down your fire or kick start quickly, and it's just plain fun to play with.
I like using a mix in the wsm and I prefer straight lump on a small hot cook. I haven't seen huge advantages as far as overall higher temps but it's responsiveness is what I like.
A mix of both and you have advantages of both and faster to start.
The only time I see using all briqs in the future is if I'm out of lump or I'm doing the snake method. Both types are necessary for me but the lump is a real eye opener for me.
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