I find it weird that even though we have advanced in technology and sciences so much in the last 200 years, it's still hard, time-consuming (and/or very expensive) to have very clear, nicely cut ice. It's just frozen water yet we still struggle with something so simple. I just find it interesting to be honest.

@DackxJaniels

3 жыл бұрын

It's not weird. Don't get me wrong, i love clear ice as much as the next amateur bartender, but 99.9% of people don't give a crap, so why would anyone care about researching it?

@ckeilah

3 жыл бұрын

I just got several of those Styrofoam clear ice ball makers, make up a few rounds at a time and store them in a Ziploc bag in the deep freeze. But, yes, I would love to have an automatic icemaker that would make CLEAR SHAPES, doesn’t have to be cubes, about the size of a baby fist, AUTOMATICALLY, amd dump them into a -15°F storage box.

@dexteraguirre2814

Жыл бұрын

@@DackxJaniels try hoshisaki ice maker .. they have crescent ice .. it's so clear its like mirror .. you can see it in korean cafe vlogs ..

If this made larger ice cubes I would totally buy this even if it cost more.

@DavidRamseyIII

3 жыл бұрын

Me too. But importantly science is advancing and soon we will have clear large ice cubes

@MrInstag8tor

3 жыл бұрын

I think there's a LG or Samsung refrigerator that makes whiskey sized ice

@nikooooo7661

3 жыл бұрын

@@DavidRamseyIII the good thing is if you just fill the glass with these smaller cubes it still wont dilute as fast as normal shitty ice

I've become the family bartender when gatherings happen at my parents house, so I convinced them to get one of these and I highly recommend. Super clear and makes a good amount to entertain a group of 8 for a weekend.

I was expecting a price tag in the $300 range so knowing it's sub $200 is intriguing.

I have a very similar machine at home that my girlfriend bought me for Christmas. Its definitely handy to have around since I don't have anywhere near enough freezer space to freeze a 5 gallon cooler. I just run this thing, and stick bags of it in the freezer. I do want to get a deep freeze and stick it in the other room for making large format ice, but this is nice for now. Its an improvement over buying bags or freezing trays.

I just bought this ice maker last week! Perfect timing! Lol

Liked! Please do more of these

Hell yes, a Hotel Tango spirit made into one of your videos!! They make my go-to, workhorse Vodka. Much love from Indy!

Nice vid, looks pretty handy in a pinch!

Anyone else think 82 degrees is crazy hot?

@freepour

3 жыл бұрын

It’s hot under those lights 😥

@ckeilah

3 жыл бұрын

Especially for all those lovely bottles!! he’s going to ruin all that liquor.

@stevenraycopley8885

2 жыл бұрын

Yes that is practically boiling lol. Am Texan! Can confirm.

This is CLEARLY a superb ice maker.....

I have one of these in my bar and it's great!

Thank you so much ♥️

Good and informative video!

Hair looks good man

I can definitely see where this could be useful in a pinch or when you have guests over as well.

Would be cool if it could make some more “cocktail” style cubes. Larger ice would probably be much harder to get clear though.

Reppin the Hotel Tango! Was just there today 🙂

This would be a major upgrade over freezer ice for anyone still using that (most people). Especially since you don't really need to keep it out 24/7 and can save batches or just break it out when you're planning on doing some drinking. Would be on-par with bagged ice which is miles better than freezer ice but far from best for anything.

@GolzeD2009

5 ай бұрын

Will the ice stay CLEAR if I make big batches and store them in a plastic bag or a solid container then dump them in my freezer for days or weeks? If not, then sadly I don't think these machines are for me. I don't have enough patience to come turn it on and wait for 6-15 minutes whenever I want to enjoy a drink.

The title makes it seem like you were gonna test if it can make 40 lbs in 24 hours

How about a similar machine that makes large clear ice cubes or spheres? Is there such a machine?

"When I drink spirits NEAT, I add ice to the top of it" is the oddest thing I've heard on a bar channel. 1:58

@mrpipps90

3 жыл бұрын

You do what?

@brandonwhite5493

3 жыл бұрын

@@mrpipps90 It's a quote from the video, I'll edit the oc for clarity and time stamp it.

@ckeilah

3 жыл бұрын

I thought that was a weird comment too.

@paulmiller6420

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I don’t understand what he was trying to say.

peep the HT bourbon haha

I bypassed many bullet type ice makers for this cube ice maker. Square clear ice is awesome. Wondering how to run the self cleaning cycle and what solution to use. Instructions very poor.

Feel like all clear ice makers come with so many criticisms which is the main reason I haven’t bought one. Either people complaining they go bad after 3 months, the ice is cloudy, etc. Any recommendations from the crowd on a legit ice maker?

@MotleyStew

3 жыл бұрын

Same reason for me too.

Buy a $7 cooler. Fill with water Put in freezer. Get clear ice block.

@freepour

3 жыл бұрын

yes, that's our preferred method for large rocks for sure. We have a video on it on our other channel

@wall9364

2 жыл бұрын

What size cooler would you advise in litres please ?

Would this machine be good for like shaking or stirring ice? Vs like ice you would use to serve?

@freepour

3 жыл бұрын

yeah, but you don't need to clearness for that though. But sure.

How's the opal holding up? I want to get the newer GE version in the next couple months

@freepour

3 жыл бұрын

Love the Opal. It’s been a dream. Although it’s expensive if you divide the money spent by how long it has lasted it actually comes out to pretty cost effective

@oliminator

3 жыл бұрын

@@freepour do you use the nugget ice in any old cocktail? Always figured nugget was more "tiki-esque" and couldn't imagine putting it in an old fashioned over a large clear cube.

How can anyone stand being in a room that's 80 degrees??? I would be miserable

How would you clean this? I just got this given to me brand new cause they couldn't figure out how to clean it 🤔

@freepour

11 ай бұрын

we just follow the instructions basically. But a diluted vinegar mix once a month should do the trick. And we don't keep it turned on.

Wait a second…WHY IS IT 82 degrees in your room? No AC?? I’m worried

@freepour

3 жыл бұрын

we have one now

Ngl you intro sounded like barf lyfe ree pour

Do you have to send the machine back?

@freepour

3 жыл бұрын

no, we still have it. We might do a giveaway?

Why are you adding ice when drinking spirits NEAT?

@freepour

2 жыл бұрын

You’re not. The definition of neat is no ice 😂

Why is it so hot in there?

@freepour

3 жыл бұрын

The set is built out in the garage and is not insulated and we don't g have AC in there. So its pretty much as hot or cold as it is outside that day :(

@UnclePete

3 жыл бұрын

@@freepour yikes. build a swamp cooler out of this ice machine.

looks just like he Frigidaire model

It looks like mcdonalds ice lol

@freepour

3 жыл бұрын

It’s basically what it is :)

@Capnfunky

3 жыл бұрын

@@freepour as someone who used to work at McDonalds can confirm

Anybody else hung up on the 82 degrees in that room? Lighting? Either way....Nooooooo

Those cubes look dead

Why are you working in a room 82%? All the Lights? My pits would be barking....is that a term.

@freepour

3 жыл бұрын

It's a garage, and it was just really really hot that week. We have a portable ac unit now that we can cool down the set with this summer :)

@MrMoney331

3 жыл бұрын

@@freepour Glad to hear you could find one. Just got to Portland area in time for the Heatwave...Those things are like gold.

Dude, did you lose weight?

82 degrees!? How are you not dying in there?

@freepour

3 жыл бұрын

I am dying. But no AC in that room and live in LA whaddayagonnado?

@blackmagick77

3 жыл бұрын

@@freepour That makes sense

You asked the question in your title but you never answered it. Can it make 40lbs in 24 hrs? Well??

@freepour

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it can. And we did say it in the video :)

Barf lie?

@freepour

2 жыл бұрын

Barf Life