Beast of the Blackdowns - Wild Hardwood Blend - 2026 harvest

Perfect for:

• Prime Rib & Dry-Aged Steak, searing a deep crust and a rich, nutty savoury finish.
• Free-Range Pork & Poultry, creating a golden, rustic depth of flavour.

Untamed, ferocious heat born from the deep woods of the West Country

Inspired by the legendary black panthers and wild cats reported roaming the shadowy hollows of the Blackdown Hills, the Beast of the Blackdowns is a ferocious charcoal blend.

Crafted for master grillers who demand raw power, this heavy-duty mix combines ultra-dense British hardwoods to deliver an aggressive, high-temperature sear and exceptional burn time. It’s wild, untamed, and ready to conquer your biggest cooking challenges.

Some legends are meant to be fired up.

Why Choose the Beast?

• Fierce Heat: A high-density blend engineered to roar at extreme temperatures for searing steaks.

• Low & Slow Endurance: Built with the stamina of an apex predator - burns long and steady so you can feed a crowd without constant attention.

• Pure British Wilderness: 100% sustainable hardwoods harvested locally, retort-fired, and 25+mm hand-graded with zero additives or chemicals.

Wild Hardwood Blend, harvested in 2026

• Alder, the pounce - Quick ignition, lively heat and exceptionally responsive to airflow adjustments.
• Ash, the backbone -  Agile and brilliantly responsive with steady, reliable heat.
• Oak, the muscle - heavy duty long lasting endurance.
• Hazel, the balance - Offers a clean, steady heat bridging quick ignition and heavy endurance. 
• Beech, Birch & Chestnut also included in small quantities.

Specifications

• Minimum Size: 25mm (dust-free)
• Material: 100% British Hardwood
• Production: Eco-friendly retort method
• Origin: Blackdown Hills, UK
• Best For: Kamados, BBQs, smokers, and open grills