Georgia Boys BBQ

Overall Rating and is it worth a visit: 8.5 to 9/10 and yes it is. For overall quality of their offerings, they are easily in the top 5 of Colorado for the all around category. While no particular meat takes the gold medal for being the best in the state, their ability to produce tasty barbecue across pretty much their entire offering is something not easily accomplished. As such, this would be one of the few places in the state I would be comfortable recommending to a large group of food enthusiasts who have a wide range of tastes to try and please, as everyone is sure to be able to find something they like here

Date Visited: 1/19/2021

Address: 250 3rd Ave Longmont, CO 80501

Day of the Week: Tuesday

Time of Day: 11:55 AM. Opens at 11:00 AM

Owner: Nick Reckinger & Matt Alexander

Website: https://www.georgiaboys.com/

Number of Years in Business: Opened in December 2010 (11 years)

Number of People in Line: 0 but 8 were already seated

Regional Style of BBQ: Described to me as Southern

Total Cost: $42 with tip

Type of Wood: Hickory and Apple

Type of Smoker: (Unsure)

Type of Seasoning: Salt, pepper, paprika, and others

Best Dish: Burnt Ends

Best Sauce: (Needs Review)

Best Side: (Needs Review)

Interior Description: Has a good indoor section with traditional BBQ vibes along with a nice outdoor patio seating area for those wanting the open air option

Pro Tip: This place just down the street from a lot of great breweries such as Bootstrap, Wibby, & 300 Suns, so make it a day trip for both. They also have a second location in Frederick for those less inclined to make the trek to Longmont

Brisket

0/10 Ranking: 8/10

Seasoning: (Unsure)

Description: After talking with staff, was told they smoke their brisket for 14 hours typically. My cuts had about 1/4 inch of red smoke ring going through it, but they were a very lean pieces with the majority of the fat being trimmed off. That said, it was juicier than it appeared, but could use a lot more bark to it, as the pieces I received had minimal to none left on them. The barbecue sauce, if used, ends up overtaking the base meat flavor to the point that the sauce is all that shines through, so if you are using it, spread/dip with a delicate hand. While the brisket was average, it did offer a good pepper and seasoning flavor when some could be found, with it also being at the minimum moisture level for it to still be declared juicy. When comparing the smoke level to other bbq places in Colorado, this one does take the gold for being the most intense with it’s hickory taste beaming strongly. If a smoky flavored brisket is your goal, you’d be hard pressed to find one somewhere else in the front range

Burnt Ends

0/10 Ranking: 9/10

Seasoning: (Unsure)

Description: Smoked for 16-17 hours, they were extremely moist and had a strong smoke flavor running through them. They were also a great blend of fat and meat having been trimmed well. Similar to the brisket though, the salt and pepper and possibly another seasoning flavors were not coming through as much as I would have liked and needs just a little something else for it to take top burnt ends in the state

St Louis Style Spare Ribs 

0/10 Ranking: 8.5 to 9/10

Description: Smoked for 5 hours, the ribs were extremely juicy and may be the juiciest in Colorado. The outer layering of seasoning had really good flavor and a dash of of maybe cinnamon in the blend, couldn’t really put my finger on it. The meat itself could have used a bit more flavor, but still a very good rib overall. Would put them in the top 5 for ribs in the state

Pulled Pork

0/10 Ranking: 8.5 to 9/10

Description: The pulled pork has the most smoke flavor of any I’ve found in Colorado. It was moist with good overall flavor that doesn’t require any sauce to enjoy, but if you do use the sauce, their sweat heat option is better than the original. May be the top pulled pork in the state going toe to toe with GQue BBQ

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Evie Mae’s BBQ

Overall Rating and is it worth a visit: 8.5 to 9/10. Yes, worth a stop, especially as a nice break in the drive between Denver and Austin/south eastern Texas. Cool interior, free beer, and good BBQ make for a good time while in Lubbock

Date Visited: 1/27/2021

Address: 217 US-62, Wolfforth, TX 79382

Day of the Week: Wednesday

Time of Day: 2:38 PM. Opens at 11:00 AM

Owners: Arnis & Mallory Robbins

Website: https://www.eviemaesbbq.com/

Number of Years in Business: Opened in 2014 as a food truck in Tucson, AZ then moved to Lubbock and opened current location in spring 2016 (7 years)

Number of People in Line: 0 in line, 5 sitting

Regional Style of BBQ: Central Texas

Total Cost: $27 w tip.

Type of Wood: Oak

Type of Smoker: Reverse flow offset smokers

Type of Seasoning: Salt, pepper, some others

Best Dish: Burnt Ends

Best Sauce: (Needs review)

Best Side: (Needs review)

Interior Description: 2 story BBQ joint with large interior space, with counter ordering and a large beer trough right when you walk in

Pro Tip: Grab yourself a beer while you wait in line, as they are free if you’re grabbing some food, similar to several other Texas locations

Brisket

0/10 Ranking: 7 to 7.5/10

Seasoning: Salt & pepper

Description: Brisket was slightly tough with about 1/4 inch smoke inch to it. I had the lean cut pieces, but they may have been too dried out with closing time being at 3PM and me getting there at 2:38

Burnt Ends

0/10 Ranking: 8.5 to 9/10

Seasoning: Salt & pepper

Description: Extremely juicy with good blend of meat and fat, leaning on the fattier side. Might be the juiciest burnt ends I’ve ever had, but seasoning and smoke were relatively mild but very good balance overall

Pork Spare Ribs 

0/10 Ranking: 8/10

Description: Tender and juicy, but again not enough smoke or seasoning flavor coming through. Salt and pepper rub only I believe, but didn’t confirm

Pulled Pork

0/10 Ranking: 6.5 to 7/10

Description: Dry and somewhat bland with only pepper flavor coming through. Wouldn’t get it again

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