The birds look great, but I don't see any benefit in beer can chicken, in a 250 smoker. There is debate, here, on this, and differing opinions, so just take this as my 2¢. You will get the most flavorful, moist whole birds by filling the cavity with a mix of chopped celery, onion and carrots, and sitting the bird flat on its back. All that wonderful moisture, from the veggies, stays inside and actually does flavor the meat (unlike any ingredients in a beer can). To me, placing a bird vertical only allows whatever moisture inside to end up in the drip pan, and loses the benefit of self-basting (from the inside-out). Again, just my 2¢! Never hurts to try things for yourself, though!