Weber Released a Classic Kettle Grill with Big Green Egg Energy

Weber’s limited-edition kettle taps into the visual language of service — and the aesthetics of a rival legend.

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By Ben Bowers

Published April 28, 2026

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Updated April 29, 2026

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Weber doesn’t need a reason to revisit its most iconic design — but when it does, it usually gets interesting.

The latest example is a limited-edition take on its classic charcoal grill created to honor U.S. service members.

On paper, it’s a commemorative spin on a backyard staple. In practice, though, one detail is hard to ignore: this kettle leans into a look that feels…both familiar and unique.

Green, with envy?

Green kettle charcoal grill with black handles and wheels on gravel ground. — The “Salute to Service” kettle arrives in a deep, military-inspired green finish.

The “Salute to Service” kettle arrives in a deep, military-inspired olive finish, paired with white American flag decals and blacked-out hardware.

It’s a restrained, respectful design, yet it also raises a fair question: beyond the aesthetic cues, it’s not entirely clear how the grill meaningfully “salutes” service members.

That ambiguity isn’t unique to Weber. Plenty of brands lean on military-adjacent design language — olive tones, subdued finishes, flag iconography — as shorthand for tribute. And while retailers like The Home Depot do offer ongoing military discounts that make products like this more accessible to service members, the connection here feels more visual than functional or philanthropic.

That said, the execution itself is more considered than it might first appear.

Green Weber charcoal grill lid with black handle and vent, featuring two white stylized American flag decals. — The American flag emblems on the lid are the clearest indication of the grill’s commemorative purpose.

Because while this release might feel like Weber stepping into Big Green Egg territory, it’s not actually the brand’s first pass at a green kettle. A green version of the premium 22-inch kettle has existed for years — arguably in a brighter, more saturated shade that feels even closer to the unmistakable look of the Big Green Egg.

This new edition, by contrast, tones things down. It trades that brighter enamel for a more subdued olive and layers in flag detailing to give it a clearer identity of its own.

Still, the visual overlap is hard to ignore.

For decades, Weber’s kettle has been defined by its simplicity: a porcelain-enameled steel bowl, domed lid and tripod base that’s barely changed since the 1950s. It’s approachable, versatile and democratic — the grill equivalent of a white T-shirt.

Green charcoal kettle grill with steaks, asparagus, and colorful mini bell peppers cooking on the grate with smoke rising. — It’s a restrained, respectful design — but it also raises a fair question: beyond the aesthetic cues, it’s not entirely clear how the grill meaningfully “salutes” service members.

The Big Green Egg, on the other hand, has always lived in a different lane and price tier. Heavier, ceramic and rooted in kamado-style cooking, it’s as much a statement piece as it is a grill — and yes, it’s unmistakably green.

That’s what makes this release feel like a quiet crossover moment. Weber isn’t changing how the kettle works — you still get its excellent heat control, simple airflow system and easy cleanup via the One-Touch system — but visually, this version nudges the kettle into a more enthusiast-coded space.

It’s not trying to be a kamado. It just happens to look a little more like one than usual.

Availability and pricing

Green Weber kettle grill with black handle and white American flag decal on lid. — Cost-wise, it’s selling at a $50 premium over the standard Weber Original Kettle grill, putting it in a strange no-man’s-land when you factor in that Weber’s Premium Kettle upgrade includes a few bonus features and costs just $50 more.

The “Salute to Service” kettle is now available on Weber’s official site and at The Home Depot.

Cost-wise, it’s selling at a $50 premium over the standard Weber Original Kettle grill, putting it in a strange no-man’s-land when you factor in that Weber’s Premium Kettle upgrade includes a few bonus features and costs just $50 more.

Like most of Weber’s special editions, it’s also not expected to stick around forever.

And while the “salute” itself may live mostly in the design, that restraint at least works in its favor. It’s not a big statement, but a quiet one — the kind that lands a little differently if service isn’t an abstract idea, but something closer to home.

Dark green Weber kettle charcoal grill with black handles and wheels on a white background.

Weber Salute to Service Kettle Grill

About the Author: Ben Bowers is the Co-Founder and Chief Content Officer of Gear Patrol. Throughout his tenure in media, Ben has written and reported on everything from consumer tech to whiskey, watches, cars, camping, and personal style. These days, he gets to write less than he’d like to.

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