Question on Brisket

[oconeeal]

I am planning a brisket for today Georgia and Florida game.  (Go Dawgs).  It 12 lb and I start last night at 9 pm planning on 16 hours cook.  It at 180 IT now.  I cook it between 225 and 250.  It look like it going to be done before we were planning to eat around 5.  I am checking hourly with the toothpick. but it if is done before hand what is the best way to keep warm.  I am planning on double wrap it in heavy duty foil and let rest.  How long will it stay warm or what the best way to reheat it for the game?

 

[bglass0105]

If at 180 now, may still be pushing time for dinner.  I have had them sit at 180 for couple of hours or more.  Then again around 195 for an hour or so at the second plateau.

To keep mine warm, I wrap tightly in foil and place in an ice chest packed with towels all around.  Keeps it plenty toasty.  I have never done this for more than an hour or two, though.  Wouldn't want it to dry out.