this is the first time using Bear Mountain pellets. They did not disappoint . I used the oak pellets on a pork shoulder on my Recteq. It was the best shoulder I have done so far. The oak flavor from the pellets put that cook over the top for me. I have used the recteq brand, Lumber Jack, Cookin pellets and Traeger brand pellets. Bear mountain really came over the top for flavor. As a caveat I use a smoke tube and used the pellets in the smoke tube as well. Worked great. I look forward to doing a brisket with the Hickory I have as well.