That's the down side to any cooking. One strives to make it better than th elast time. tweaks here, seasoning or not there. What most people think is great, one is , thanks but next time i'll..................
BTW: i made the best corned beef, from a briskef flat, to date. Cut with a butter knife tender, tasty etc. The trick is soaking 1 day in fresh water, after 8-10 days of brine.