Big Geppy: 4-tonne smoker marks Canberra debut for Fyshwick BBQ
An 8-metre, 4-tonne reverse-flow smoker nicknamed "Big Geppy" arrived at Majura Park ahead of Smoke Masters BBQ's Canberra expansion.
Australia's second-largest reverse-flow smoker arrived at Majura Park Shopping Centre in Canberra, signalling the final stages of Smoke Masters BBQ's move from Fyshwick. The bright blue smoker, nicknamed "Big Geppy" after owner Scott Masters's father Geoffrey, measures 8 metres long and weighs 4 tonnes.
The old 2.6-tonne smoker could not keep pace with demand, the restaurant was running out of brisket before closing time. Big Geppy will cook around 80 briskets weekly (about half a tonne), up from 30 to 40 previously.
At current Wagyu prices, that's around $18,000 in briskets per week. Scott hopes to open at Majura Park in early December.
- 8 metres long, 4 tonnes
- Big Geppy dimensions and weight
- 2.6 tonnes
- Previous smoker weight
- 80 briskets (half a tonne)
- New weekly brisket capacity
- Around $18,000
- Weekly brisket cost at current prices
Why it mattersSmoke Masters outgrew its Fyshwick location so quickly that demand now forces it to expand its weekly brisket output.
AustraliaCanberra residents and millions of annual visitors will have access to expanded Smoke Masters capacity from early December, along with new alfresco dining areas.
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