question: What is a good beer pairing for 12hr smoked brisket?
answer: A great choice for 12hr smoked brisket is AB:17 (Three Coffee Rye Imperial Porter.). Here's the recipe:
  A triple whammy of coffee from HasBean gives our 17th Abstrakt concept beer an intense and roasty, dark mocha character. We brewed with espresso in the mash, cafetiere in the boil, and whole roast beans in the whirlpool and the fermenter.
  ABV: 10.7% | IBU: 100
  Malts:
  - Pale Ale (9 kilograms)
  - Rye (0.63 kilograms)
  - Amber (0.38 kilograms)
  - Dark Crystal (0.88 kilograms)
  - Roasted Barley (0.25 kilograms)
  - Chocolate (0.5 kilograms)
  - Carafa Special Malt Type 1 (0.25 kilograms)
  Hops:
  - CO2 Extract (20grams @ start)
  - Willamette (50grams @ end)
  Yeast: Wyeast 1272 - American Ale II™
  Method: Mash: 65°celsius for 75min
  Tip: Use freshly ground coffee for the best aromatic hit.