I have used a variety of woods and prefer fruit wood. Hickory is too strong for my taste even with just 2 hours, smoke time I like, of cold smoke. I like Apple and Cherry gives a little darker color on the surface...JJ
You can try smoking for three different times. Put 3 or more pieces of cheese in the smoker. I use an AMNPS from A-MAZE-N Products to make cold smoke. A Tube may work better in your smoker. Either way, temps must be kept under 90°F. Smoke for 2 hours and pull one piece out. At 4 hours pull another piece of cheese out. Let the last piece of cheese smoke 6 hours. I usually go 2 hours because from tests, 2 hours is what I like...JJWhat is your average smoke time with cheese using fruit wood. I have seen people use this amazn smoke tube up to 6 hours for cheese. What is your form of smoke?