I'm using the A-Maze-N 12" smoker tube with applewood pellets. It works grate. No ice, outside temp at 48 F so the cheese is just smoking, not melting. I'll use my FoodSaver and store the cheese in the fridge to "mellow" out the smoke. The cheese will be edible in 2 weeks and I'll serve some at our Christmas dinner celebration at home and give some as Christmas presents at work. Thanks.