Alcademics

Is, or was, Directional Freezing a patentable process for making clear ice? That question was proposed on a trademark class exam this winter. Read more →

Testing out a new product that makes clear ice cubes using directional freezing, a process uncovered here on Alcademics. Read more →

Southwest Air's magazine features a method found here on Alcademics for making a clear ice ball and freezing objects inside it. Read more →

I went to New York, and all I talked about was ice. Read more →

Can boiled water degas it? Or will gas become reabsorbed into water, thereby making just-as-cloudy ice in the directional freezing system. Read more →

Large format cocktail ice providers have been around for a while, but now big cube/sphere/spear providers are branching out into new shapes, sizes, making machines, and pushing into retail.  Read more →

Using just a cooler, a makeshift stand, and a bottle you can make cool-looking displays for home, parties, or the bar.  Read more →

Using just a cooler, a tube, and a bottle you can a super funky display for your party or for bottle service at your bar.  Read more →