That beef looks so good I am going to try making it. I never thought to smoke it in beer and we certainly have our share of craft breweries here in Richmond.
No, you smoke it uncovered on the grill grate until it hits 160° with the grill set at 250°-275° (takes about 3-4 hours). You then put it in a pan, pour the beer in to cover the meat, cover the pan, and cook at 350° until the meat falls apart. This could take about 4 hours in the pan.