Alright here we go..first brisket attempt

[classicrockgriller]

9 hours for an Angus Brisket of that size being the only thing in the smoker

sounds about right.

You did good CH! Looks great.

[BuyLowSellHigh]

The one thing I can see wrong with that brisket is ... I didn't get any.   ;D

If that's your first, you did a great job!  Looks fantastic.  IT on briskets can be very tricky and, IMHO, should only be used as a guide of when to check for tenderness using a fork or a thermometer probe.  With a bit of experience you will be able to judge tender or not when you stick a temp probe in it.  I go for the flat right about where the point ends, and on the side away from the heat.