I have seen a few posts where they mention the ash being a fine, white ash. My ash is almost always black. I was wondering if this is because of the blends I have been smoking, which are mostly aromatics, or if it is something else? After working in the yard today I found a nice shady spot to sit and watch our beehive. I smoked half a bowl of stokkebye sweet vanilla and took my time, kept tamping, and I ended up with a mix of whitish/black ash. This is the closest I have ever come to this white ash I have heard about. I just wanted to know if I should be doing something while I"m smoking so that I get that kind of ash or does it not really matter?
Thanks for the all of the assistance. These forums have been great for a new pipe smoker.
Thanks for the all of the assistance. These forums have been great for a new pipe smoker.