I was very skeptical about this product , but luckily this smoker has been a blessing!!  It’s not going to give you the same smoke from an offset but it’s pretty darn close in flavor from a pellet smoker. Cleaning is a pain but it’s an indoor smoker what do you expect. I haven’t done a brisket yet but ribs, chicken, chuck roast, steaks, jalapeño poppers and pork belly have all came out wonderful in this smoker. Just remember To rotate the racks because it does get hot at the bottom as per instructions say. Overall great smoker for indoors especially if you live in an apartment complex or you just don’t wanna go outside to smoke!!!