Weber Kettle 26.5?

dobdabomb · 07-21-2013, 11:42 PM

Ive read some of the searches on here but I wanted to check on newer feedback. Anyone have one? I have been wanting the 22.5 silver/gold for the wife to start leaning as she asked if she could learn basics and I must have just never seen the 26.5 version. Kinda amazed thought the ranch one was the next step up. I liked the added options already standard and the larger grate. Seems like it would work almost like a weber SM. Just curious, going from $150 to $300 is no big deal here so I'd appreciate all feedback if its worth it on added value. It's not just gonna be for my wife guys ;-)

I'm selling my primo Xl and my father is taking my other large green egg so I will soon be down to 1 Large Green Egg, an Assassin 28 and whatever weber kettle I decide on. So space will be good to have but again going from 22.5 to 26.5, will soon see. Thanks!

mbshop · 07-21-2013, 11:48 PM

Why the big change? Suggest getting a used 22 first to see if its adequate. That 26 lid is heavy.

dobdabomb · 07-21-2013, 11:53 PM

Big change for what part of what I said? I've cooked on the 22.5 a lot already, dad has one. So it's good, just like the added features.

swamprb · 07-22-2013, 12:06 AM

I have a vintage 26" Weber Bar-B-Q-Kettle and I love it. Lotsa real estate to cook on if you are used to a 22".

martyleach · 07-22-2013, 12:28 AM

I have a 26, 22 and other smokers. The 26 is great because it gives you options on heat zones. I rarely use my awesome Performer because of my 26'er.

dwfisk · 07-22-2013, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martyleach

I have a 26, 22 and other smokers. The 26 is great because it gives you options on heat zones. I rarely use my awesome Performer because of my 26'er.

^ Yep! Mine is about 4 months old. Had some coupons from Home Depot so I ordered from their online store with direct shipping with free shipping and $60 off it was about $240. I've had everything from the SJ to the performer - the 26.75 is GREAT, lots of extra cooking real estate. Waiting for some CI grates to come in now!
Here is my latest cook, a 12.5 pound spatchcock turkey.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=166428

gotribe28 · 07-22-2013, 10:28 AM

I am the proud owner of a 22.5 Gold and I will give you this one piece of advice. GET THE BIGGER ONE!!!!!!!!

Bludawg · 07-22-2013, 10:40 AM

Ask the Wife Size matters get her a Big one.

Uncle JJ · 07-22-2013, 10:46 AM

I love my 26er. Go for the size! Great for zone cooking - I did a 15 lb brisket on it.

VoodoChild · 07-22-2013, 11:23 AM

I f Possible Get the 26 !!
Ive had mine for a couple of years and you can cook alot of differant things on it ..Lotsa room.
Like Marty said the 22 takes a back seat.

gtr · 07-22-2013, 11:31 AM

I love my 26.75. Only bummer is lack of rotisserie capabilities, which is why I keep a 22.5 around. I don't rotis that much anyway - if I had to keep one it would be the 26.75.

dobdabomb · 07-22-2013, 11:38 AM

Sounds like an easy decision then with the 26.5. Now how the heck do I get a 20% code for home depot? :-)

Smoking Bruin · 07-22-2013, 01:50 PM

26.75" hands down. There's tons of real estate to do whatever you want...smoke, grill direct, grill indirect....I can't imagine not having one. The only draw back I can see for your wife is that the lid is heavy.

dobdabomb · 08-07-2013, 12:43 PM

Anyone have the cheapest place to get one? I have not found one for under the $299 tag on amazon.

I found a site that had the black 22.5 gold for $131 shipped free from a major site but I really wanted the 26.5 but that price is hard to justify the difference for me even though it has the stainless grate/indirect slats and larger size. Is it really worth the double + more price tag. Im starting to lean 22.5 unless I can get the 26.5 for around $250 or less.

Smoking Westy · 08-07-2013, 12:54 PM

Another vote for the 26.75" - for all the reasons listed above. Nice thing with the 26.75 is when you cook indirect, you've actually got some space to do it in. Cooking indirect on a 22.5" doesn't leave a ton cooking space.

07-21-2013, 11:42 PM	#1
dobdabomb Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-01-13 Location: Huntsville, AL	Weber Kettle 26.5? Ive read some of the searches on here but I wanted to check on newer feedback. Anyone have one? I have been wanting the 22.5 silver/gold for the wife to start leaning as she asked if she could learn basics and I must have just never seen the 26.5 version. Kinda amazed thought the ranch one was the next step up. I liked the added options already standard and the larger grate. Seems like it would work almost like a weber SM. Just curious, going from $150 to $300 is no big deal here so I'd appreciate all feedback if its worth it on added value. It's not just gonna be for my wife guys ;-) I'm selling my primo Xl and my father is taking my other large green egg so I will soon be down to 1 Large Green Egg, an Assassin 28 and whatever weber kettle I decide on. So space will be good to have but again going from 22.5 to 26.5, will soon see. Thanks! __________________ Team Smokin' Hot Racks, Assassin 28, 2 L BGE's/Weber 26.75/Guru DX2 & Wifi/Thermapen Orange!

07-21-2013, 11:48 PM	#2
mbshop Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-24-07 Location: visalia, ca	Why the big change? Suggest getting a used 22 first to see if its adequate. That 26 lid is heavy. __________________ george spam, can't live without it

07-21-2013, 11:53 PM	#3
dobdabomb Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-01-13 Location: Huntsville, AL	Big change for what part of what I said? I've cooked on the 22.5 a lot already, dad has one. So it's good, just like the added features. __________________ Team Smokin' Hot Racks, Assassin 28, 2 L BGE's/Weber 26.75/Guru DX2 & Wifi/Thermapen Orange!

07-22-2013, 12:06 AM	#4
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA	I have a vintage 26" Weber Bar-B-Q-Kettle and I love it. Lotsa real estate to cook on if you are used to a 22". __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/Pellet Pro WSM/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Cookshack 008/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

07-22-2013, 12:28 AM	#5
martyleach Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-17-10 Location: Pleasanton, Ca	I have a 26, 22 and other smokers. The 26 is great because it gives you options on heat zones. I rarely use my awesome Performer because of my 26'er. __________________ XL BGE, Kamado Joe Jr, Santa Maria pit, 26" Weber custom performer, MAK One Star pellet cooker, 14.5" WSM, Jumbo Joe, WGA, Arte Flame griddle insert for the 26" Weber. Custom wooden handles for BBQ's made by Marty Leach (oh, that's me) [url]http://www.amlwoodart.com[/url]

07-22-2013, 10:28 AM	#7
gotribe28 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-29-13 Location: Houston, TX	I am the proud owner of a 22.5 Gold and I will give you this one piece of advice. GET THE BIGGER ONE!!!!!!!! __________________ LoneStar Grillz Insulated Vault w/Stoker, 18.5 Wsm, CharGriller Duo 5550 with Firebox, Weber Gold 22.5, 2x Maverick 732's

07-22-2013, 10:40 AM	#8
Bludawg somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx	Ask the Wife Size matters get her a Big one. __________________ I'm a Proxy Vegetarian> Cows eat grass & I eat cows.

07-22-2013, 10:46 AM	#9
Uncle JJ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-07-13 Location: Smyrna, GA	I love my 26er. Go for the size! Great for zone cooking - I did a 15 lb brisket on it.

07-22-2013, 11:23 AM	#10
VoodoChild is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-22-11 Location: Phoenix,AZ Always Sunny !	I f Possible Get the 26 !! Ive had mine for a couple of years and you can cook alot of differant things on it ..Lotsa room. Like Marty said the 22 takes a back seat. __________________ [I]1-Jumbo Joe[/I] 1-Jumbo Joe Premium [I]1-Weber 26.75 otg[/I] 1- WEBER RANCH KETTLE

07-22-2013, 11:31 AM	#11
gtr somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-16-10 Location: Culver City, CA	I love my 26.75. Only bummer is lack of rotisserie capabilities, which is why I keep a 22.5 around. I don't rotis that much anyway - if I had to keep one it would be the 26.75. __________________ 50" Klose BYC, Spitjack XB85, 22.5 WSM, Backwoods Chubby, UDS, WRK, 26" & 22.5" Weber Kettles, Jumbo Joe, WGA, WSJ/MUDS, Kanka Grill, a piece of expanded metal I throw over the fire pit sometimes, Stealthy Black & Vol Orange Thermapens Displaced East Tennesseean Proud recipient of a Tick Former outlaw MOINK baller, now IMBAS Certified, but still lookin' over my shoulder. "Relax, it's only BBQ." - Bigmista, 2013 "Don't worry about playing a lot of notes. Just find one pretty one." - Miles Davis Avatar by my son! WTFWGALD?

07-22-2013, 11:38 AM	#12
dobdabomb Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-01-13 Location: Huntsville, AL	Sounds like an easy decision then with the 26.5. Now how the heck do I get a 20% code for home depot? :-) __________________ Team Smokin' Hot Racks, Assassin 28, 2 L BGE's/Weber 26.75/Guru DX2 & Wifi/Thermapen Orange!

07-22-2013, 01:50 PM	#13
Smoking Bruin Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-08-10 Location: City of Angels	26.75" hands down. There's tons of real estate to do whatever you want...smoke, grill direct, grill indirect....I can't imagine not having one. The only draw back I can see for your wife is that the lid is heavy. __________________ 22.5" WSM / 26.75" Weber Kettle / Char Broil Gasser

08-07-2013, 12:43 PM	#14
dobdabomb Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-01-13 Location: Huntsville, AL	Anyone have the cheapest place to get one? I have not found one for under the $299 tag on amazon. I found a site that had the black 22.5 gold for $131 shipped free from a major site but I really wanted the 26.5 but that price is hard to justify the difference for me even though it has the stainless grate/indirect slats and larger size. Is it really worth the double + more price tag. Im starting to lean 22.5 unless I can get the 26.5 for around $250 or less. __________________ Team Smokin' Hot Racks, Assassin 28, 2 L BGE's/Weber 26.75/Guru DX2 & Wifi/Thermapen Orange!

08-07-2013, 12:54 PM	#15
Smoking Westy is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 06-10-12 Location: Bloomington, IL	Another vote for the 26.75" - for all the reasons listed above. Nice thing with the 26.75 is when you cook indirect, you've actually got some space to do it in. Cooking indirect on a 22.5" doesn't leave a ton cooking space. __________________ WSM 22.5", One-Touch 22.5", Redhead 18.5" Smoke Joe Silver, Q200, "Mr. T"