The quintessential method for determining barbecue worthiness is the brisket the place kicks out. Based solely on the quality of its brisket, this place deserves a solid 5 star. The brisket is that good! Other factors, however, contributed to a lower score.
The potato salad was too mustardy and had potato chunks that were way too large. The chunks should be cut in half or smashed up a little bit better, and the ratio of mustard should be diminished. Nothing worse than too much mustard in the potato salad.
The baked beans were horrendous. Too many different varieties of beans with chunks of meat thrown in. Totally misses the point of baked beans.
Hotlinks actually were delicious also, so at least this place does a really good job in its meat. It's the other issues that are not quite up to par.
I'll definitely be back for brisket and other meats, but next time I'll try different sides.
EDIT: Reduced rating to a 3 star rating as that is more in line with my general approach to rating restaurants. This place is not a 4-star restaurant.