Weber Secretly Dropped a Stunning Update to Its Iconic Charcoal Grill

Conversations about charcoal grilling usually start, and end, with the Weber Kettle. If it isn’t the single most iconic piece of cookware in America, it could be the most popular.

Since the grill’s debut in 1952, Weber has sold millions of Kettles all across the world, with thousands more every spring and summer. Most of them feature the same glossy finish, indicative of the Kettle’s signature porcelain-enameled exterior.

Matte is the new black

As first spotted by one Redditor, however, Weber will soon flip the script on the 73-year-old formula, releasing the 22-inch Kettle in a unique matte-black finish.

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It appears that the change is purely cosmetic, with no change to the lid and bowl material itself. That means that the scratch-, rust- and heat-resistant properties of porcelain-enameled steel will carry over to the new variant. The built-in lid thermometer, handles, ash catcher, legs and wheels are all black, as well, elevating its deck appeal.

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All collectors welcome

While this isn’t the first time Weber has smoothed out the exterior of its iconic grill, matte black is exceptionally rare. Several years ago, the brand celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Kettle by releasing the Master-Touch in four low-gloss colorways, including Hollywood Gray (the closest example in recent memory).

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True to form, the new matte-black Kettle is likely to remain a one-off collector’s item, not a mainstream release like the brand-new Spirit gas grills. It looks exclusive to Lowe’s at launch, with no mention of its existence anywhere on even Weber’s own website.

There’s still no word on an official release date. However, the Lowe’s product page confirms a price of $199. So despite its inherent rarity, the grill will remain an exceptional bargain. Fortunately, some things never change.

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Weber Original Kettle Stealth 22-Inch Matte Black Kettle Charcoal Grill

• $199 at Lowe's

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