Smoked BBQ Brisket

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1/2 cup ancho chili powder

2 tablespoons paprika

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon dry mustard

1 tablespoon kosher salt

2 teaspoons cayenne

1 trimmed brisket with a layer of fat at least 1/4-inch thick, about 5 to 6 pounds

Dark Beer Mop, recipe follows

Dark Beer Mop:

1 large red onion

4 cloves garlic

2 serrano chiles, chopped

4 bottles of dark beer

1/4 cup dark brown sugar

2 bay leaves

Salt and freshly ground pepper