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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
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Bitter aftertaste
Cause: Over-smoking beyond 30 minutes or using damp wood
Fix: Reduce time to 20 minutes max; ensure wood is kiln-dried
Floral loss
Cause: Temperature exceeding 80°C vaporizes delicate terpenes
Fix: Use ice cubes in smoker box to lower combustion temp