New England and great brisket do not usually share a sentence. The First Impression That Smells Like A PromiseBear’s Smokehouse Barbecue hits you before you even open the door. The Brisket That Rewired My BrainSmoked brisket is one of those foods that separates the serious pitmasters from everyone else. Great brisket does not rush. Great barbecue does not scale infinitely, which is part of what makes it special and worth planning your afternoon around.