since i foil i dont get a good bark anyway, and i use a drip pan in the uds so i dont get the intense heat blast so i figure it doesnt really matter that much whats up or down. i have messed around and done them all sorts of different ways and the only certainty that i have found is there really is no certainty.
like the coin flip reference, how they land is how they land.
I didn't have anything other than a oversized steak knife to slice with. This will be remedied by next brisket smoking.
Leftovers will be enjoyed !
I really appreciate all the advice from everyone. This thing was fun to cook. I'm looking forward to doing another sometime soon....just have to work it into a day off.