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BGE Charcoal Substitute?

TigerDunes
Posts: 42
Is there an acceptable substitute for BGE brand charcoal or should I just stay with the original?
thx
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There are dozens and dozens brands of lump charcoal out there. Search the board for "Firecraft" and you will find a source for some very good brands. Here are a few reviews of different brands: The Lump Charcoal Database
The Naked Whiz -
Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
Cumming, GA -
Thank you for both replies. Do I understand that the Royal Oak lump charcoal is equal to the BGE brand? If so, that will shorten a 10 mile trip to BGE dealer to a 3-5 minute trip. Getting ready for the 4th. Happy Holiday!
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Royal Oak/BGE brand same lump, different color bag.Opelika, Alabama
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TigerDunes said:Thank you for both replies. Do I understand that the Royal Oak lump charcoal is equal to the BGE brand? If so, that will shorten a 10 mile trip to BGE dealer to a 3-5 minute trip. Getting ready for the 4th. Happy Holiday!So, yes, buying Royal Oak should be the same thing, only cheaper and a shorter trip for you.Large BGE, Mini BGEMorgantown, PA
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ads75 said:Last time I bought the BGE brand of charcoal, the bag said somewhere on it "Made by Royal Oak" or "Packaged by Royal Oak" or something similar. I bought several Royal Oak bags from Walmart, could not tell a difference from the BGE charcoal bags, other than the price.So, yes, buying Royal Oak should be the same thing, only cheaper and a shorter trip for you.Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
Cumming, GA -
As a BGE noob, tried my first Royal Oak bag this weekend. Had only used the BGE coals before that. RO is exactly the same and I walked out of wally world with two bags for $12.I want to try Wicked but they need more deals with retailers in Texas first - shipping is not economical.BGE novice from Arlington, Texas
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Where do you live in Texas? RO is available in 17 lbs bags at Home Depot. B&B from Academy is not bad, but I think RO is better. Central Market brand lump is also pretty good, if you can find it on sale. Rockwood is my favorite, and a decent price if you buy it by the pallet with some folks. Its also available at firecraft.com#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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