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[bbqLuv]

The offset of the future? hope you find it interesting

The Future of Backyard BBQ (Goldees Offset Smoker) - YouTube

[Jerod Broussard]

Thanks, needed a good video for my lunch before I go burn some wire.

[Uncle Bob]

Here's another vid with Jirby, a Goldee's guy who was involved in the design. He goes more into the theory and reveals the price; yeah, $4250
(4) GOLDEES BACKYARD SMOKER - YouTube

[Jerod Broussard]

Not bad. I know I spent 4,000 in materials on my vertical to hold 8-10 briskets.

[Steve B]

That is one cool ars smoker.
Thanks for sharing.

[Jerod Broussard]

I did find it interesting they didn't put any protein directly in front of the intake when they "filled it up."

[58limited]

Looks good, I'd like one but can't come up with the $$ right now; plus I have two decent offsets already.

[Stuey1515]

I'd like to have someone smarter than me explain the science behind why this cooks so "evenly".
My simple mind tells me it is still only pumping heat, albeit diffused, into one end of the chamber.
Forgive the cynic in me that thinks this smells like a gimmick to bolster a diversification to their business.
Jerod Broussard 's keen eye hints that maybe he too remains unconvinced with his comment above

[Jerod Broussard]

Maybe the edges burned up. Simple physics, thinner parts cook faster than thicker, hence the reason edges dry up regardless of heat production of said apparatus. Sometimes people reach a little describing function and dip more and more into the marketing and advertising pool.

[JLR]

I like it.

[Sdell]

Interesting design, but I would have liked to see some tests to see how even the temps really are. It would have been very easy to run it with some temperature probes around the smoke chamber or just a simple biscuit test.

[bbqLuv]

I too would like to see some tests. If I were to get an offset it would be a reverse flow. I think Land by name. But I only have room for one cooker, and that is my Traeger.

[TripleB]

Not that impressed. I like the exhaust stack, but not the exhaust portal. Too small. I think Franklin's smoker got it right. Stretch the exhaust port from one side of the cooking chamber to the other. My Jambo seems just as good and cheaper.

I think the KBQ is the offset design of the future.

[Rob whatever]

KBQ has been the offset of the future since 2003.

[TripleB]

Rob whatever - and going strong.

[Bad Hat BBQ]

The aesthetic does not appeal to me, and for that kind of money there are better options that are proven performers.

[Jerod Broussard]

[JLR]

Thanks for this. It’s hard to argue with the results.

[Uncle Bob]

Thanks Jerod Broussard for that link on the biscuit test.

I like that they covered the cooking grate from corner to corner, front to back, end to end. Except for the, probably, predictable hot spot directly in front of the inlet, the cooking pattern shows the effects of the heat to be fairly concentrated. Except for the very left front corner (and then only slightly) it appears to distribute heat remarkably evenly. Compared to typical offsets with either no baffle coming out of the firebox, or a downward slanted panel the width of the opening from the firebox the "burn zone" is much smaller................and presumably easier to manage.

For comparison I recalled that Lone Star Grillz had done a biscuit test on the newest release, the Texas Edition. It's somewhat smaller, but is close in design being a tube style rather than hex shape. Chris didn't cover the cooking grate near as thoroughly and I don't recall what temp was run, but the results shown show a pretty even distribution of heat across the entire grate as well. The Texas Edition has the a baffle panel at the firebox end that is like a wall inside the cooking chamber with a smallish opening at the top to direct the heat and smoke up first and then letting convection finish the cycle to the exhaust. This is a feature borrowed from the 20" series and is different from his other, older tube design that channels the heat in a more traditional way, across the bottom below "tuning" plates. It would be a more meaningful comparison if both units placed the biscuits in identical coverage patterns and maintained heat in nearly the same temperature, but that is probably going to have to be done by some third party...................if ever.
(3) Biscuit Test On The Lone Star Grillz "Texas" Edition. Is it Even? - YouTube

[JLR]

It would have been nice if he had used more biscuits.

[bbqLuv]

They did not cook on the top rack.
It was an even cook. Looks like a good grill.
Interesting.

[Uncle Bob]

bbqLuv he's commented elsewhere that the top grate does run hotter given how the air flow is directed there first, so understanding that is part of the learning process for a successful operator.

[realdocBBQ]

I found it interesting they were talking about how much more evenly it cooks - but they still did not put meat in the 12" or so directly in front of the air inlet. They did off to the sides of it, the front and back of the grate, but not directly in front of the hear/air/smoke inlet. Tells me they know it will still burn up if they have meat directly in front of it.

Maybe it's a slight improvement? I dunno. Would want to see on a large offset what the results were.

Plus, they were talking about how this little smoker gives them the rack space almost of a 250... in what world??? Maybe a poorly designed 250 with only a single rack and a wide open throat opening with no baffle or management. I just don't see it. I've got 1400 inches of rack space in my 84-gallon tank, though we'll see how evenly I can get it to cook once it's finished.

I guess I'm a little underwhelmed, especially for $4200

[Jerod Broussard]

I like how people say 8, 10, or whatever briskets. If the average weight is what, 5lbs?

[JLR]

If you are talking about the Goldees smoker, watch the biscuit test posted above by Jerod Broussard. It shows the burn area in the 12", but everything else came out remarkably even.

[bardsleyque]

Cool looking smoker, and built y kids!
Also had a link to a u tube Zappa interview! Bonus!!!