New Smokey Joe for 2026


 
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John Burns

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Hi everyone!

We've been working on updating the Smokey Joe for the past couple of years, and the entire Weber team is proud to announce that it's finally launch time.

We have combined the best features of the Smokey Joe and Smokey Joe Premium into one new model.

Essentially, we've put the Tuck-N-Carry® lid lock onto the regular Smokey Joe. The Smokey Joe Premium, and all it's current color variants, is going to be phased out. So, if you're a fan of the Smokey Joe Premium now's the time to get one.
The new Smokey Joe is available in black (of course), and also Deep Ocean Blue and Burnt Orange.

The black version of the new Smokey Joe is in stock: https://www.weber.com/US/en/portable-grills/smokey-joe/smokey-joe-14/1501699.html

Burnt Orange and Deep Ocean Blue aren't in stock yet, but will be soon.

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Wow. Good idea. I’ve owned a number of Smokey Joe’s over the years but stopped using them because the coals go out with the lid on. Did this quirk get addressed?
 
Mark Foreman said:
Wow. Good idea. I’ve owned a number of Smokey Joe’s over the years but stopped using them because the coals go out with the lid on. Did this quirk get addressed?
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Since the early 2000's, there's only been two 14" Smokey Joe designs. The Smokey Joe Silver (10020) and the Smokey Joe Gold (40020). In 2015 they were renamed the Smokey Joe (10020) and Smokey Joe Premium (40020). 10020 had an adjustable damper on the bottom of the bowl, along with a small ash pan connected to the legs. 40020 had dampers on the side of the bowl, and a wire lid lock/lid holder. 40020 had some limitations due to the placement of the dampers relative to the location of the coals/fuel source, and as you alluded to, using the grill with the lid closed could impact it's performance.

The new Smokey Joe model (1501695) has the bottom damper design with the wire lid lock/holder as well, which is the first time we've combined those two features on the 14" Smokey Joe model.
 
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John Burns said:
Since the early 2000's, there's only been two 14" Smokey Joe designs. The Smokey Joe Silver (10020) and the Smokey Joe Gold (40020). In 2015 they were renamed the Smokey Joe (10020) and Smokey Joe Premium (40020). 10020 had an adjustable damper on the bottom of the bowl, along with a small ash pan connected to the legs. 40020 had dampers on the side of the bowl, and a wire lid lock/lid holder. 40020 had some limitations due to the placement of the dampers relative to the location of the coals/fuel source, and as you alluded to, using the grill with the lid closed could impact it's performance.

The new Smokey Joe model (1501695) has the bottom damper design with the wire lid lock/holder as well, which is the first time we've combined those two features on the 14" Smokey Joe model.
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… and that change is a great combo. Awesome orange color!

Now you can make a Premium SJ version with a standard lid thermometer, standard cool touch on lid damper, phenolic handle on bowl damper, removable ash catcher (like a removable bowl within an attached bowl), hinged SS grate, and offer additional interesting colors. Maybe accessories like Mini WSM section (a la tamale pot mod), mini rotisserie ring, etc...

Like this pic… (I wish mine had the wire lock/lid holder).

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John Burns said:
Hi everyone!

We've been working on updating the Smokey Joe for the past couple of years, and the entire Weber team is proud to announce that it's finally launch time.

We have combined the best features of the Smokey Joe and Smokey Joe Premium into one new model.

Essentially, we've put the Tuck-N-Carry® lid lock onto the regular Smokey Joe. The Smokey Joe Premium, and all it's current color variants, is going to be phased out. So, if you're a fan of the Smokey Joe Premium now's the time to get one.
The new Smokey Joe is available in black (of course), and also Deep Ocean Blue and Burnt Orange.
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Good to know that the modded Smokey Joe I've been using for the last 10-12 years has inspired you,,,,,

HRG

sorry for the rotation, that's not how I uploaded it.
 

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John Burns said:
The new Smokey Joe model (1501695) has the bottom damper design
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Thanks John; That was going to be my question, none of the pictures online showed damper. You mentioned the phaseout of SJP, is it safe to assume that the JJCG won't faze out anytime soon. That's been on my wish list for a long time, I've been holding out for a color other than black for the JJCG
 
ChuckO said:
Thanks John; That was going to be my question, none of the pictures online showed damper. You mentioned the phaseout of SJP, is it safe to assume that the JJCG won't faze out anytime soon. That's been on my wish list for a long time, I've been holding out for a color other than black for the JJCG
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Hey Chuck! There are no plans to phase out the 18" Jumbo Joe. Unfortunately, there are also no current plans to offer it in color. That could always change in the future, but nothing coming on the immediate horizon.

What color would you be most interested in seeing the Jumbo Joe offered in?
 
ChuckO said:
Whew

Red. Candy Apple Red!!!
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That would of course mean we'd have to make it in China, since we can't apply the classic, bright Weber red here in the US, due to the regulations regarding the disposal of hazardous waste byproducts generated using a enamel formula containing cadmium, which is required to make the bright, glossy, classic Weber red. But, it certainly would look great in that color!
 
I guess black it is then. I was wondering why Weber seldom makes bright colors, now I know.

2025 was the year I went new on my 22” kettles. I picked up the Stealth early on, and only recently picked up the Star-Spangled Banner. I really like the bottom vents on the SSB, but I did breakdown and ordered the OnlyFire SS drip pan. I figure lining it with foil will keeping the SSB cleaner than trying to foil the bottom of the SSB. I had a 1976, and I wasn’t good about cleaning it, and the bottom rotted out in < 10 years. I want my SSB to outlive me
 
ChuckO said:
I guess black it is then. I was wondering why Weber seldom makes bright colors, now I know.

2025 was the year I went new on my 22” kettles. I picked up the Stealth early on, and only recently picked up the Star-Spangled Banner. I really like the bottom vents on the SSB, but I did breakdown and ordered the OnlyFire SS drip pan. I figure lining it with foil will keeping the SSB cleaner than trying to foil the bottom of the SSB. I had a 1976, and I wasn’t good about cleaning it, and the bottom rotted out in < 10 years. I want my SSB to outlive me
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Yea, really bright, glossy colors can be a challenge because cadmium is usually required, however, we do have quite a few colors we can make in our factory in Huntley, Illinois without any cadmium. Congrats on the Stealth and Star Spangled Kettles! I hope you love them and that they last you a very, very long time!1766078690696.png
 
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