Since it's your 1st comp, I would also suggest working on your timeline. The last thing you want to happen is for your Q to be underdone and/or tough. Do what you are comfortable with, however I would suggest cooking hotter than 225*. 225* just extends your cooking time unnecessarily IMO. Your cookers you have listed in your signature should be able to maintain a higher temp w/little effort. Lots of info here on different brisket cooking methods. Follow a technique that makes sense to you and go from there. Good luck!
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