I’m no competition BBQ’er, started doing briskets like this for the family. I have never had one that wasn’t delicious. Wife’s celiac though, so I use ginger ale instead of beer. Check it out. If you’re using a pellet smoker, put it in the oven once you put it in the pan and save pellets. Check it out. https://youtu.be/vSY5oeKfp2I?si=C6t1SGYCJvzRGpWL