Barry wrote:

> I personally like the flavor charcoal adds to meats and corn on the
> cob.
>
> Gas is fine too, but it doesn't seem to add any flavor.
>
> When lighting charcoal, I always let the flames die out before I add
> the meat and shut the lid.
> otherwise... you will taste the lighter fluid.

Some brands of charcoal also impart not so pleasant flavors.