Specification: Glacious LE 60mm Ice Ball Press (Anodized Silver) | Create Huge Ice Spheres For Your Drink
Material
Aluminum
color
Anodized Silver
brand
Bevratech
Shape
Round
Product Dimensions
4"L x 4"W x 6"H
Is Dishwasher Safe
Yes
Item Weight
4.31 pounds
Manufacturer
Bevratech
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer
No
Date First Available
December 20, 2016
153 reviews for Glacious LE 60mm Ice Ball Press (Anodized Silver) | Create Huge Ice Spheres For Your Drink
4.0out of 5
★★★★★
★★★★★
3
★★★★★
2
★★★★★
0
★★★★★
0
★★★★★
0
Write a review
Show allMost HelpfulHighest RatingLowest Rating
★★★★★
Amazon Customer –
I am enamored with the consumption of various potable liquids, be it in solitude, in the company of friends, or in tandem with my conjugal partner. Verily, I have a fervent affection for imbibing in the presence of my progeny. Nonetheless, there is one thing that occasionally impedes my enjoyment. It is the affliction of cloudy ice. Such a state of the frozen aqueous substance is indicative of a lack of proficiency and is deemed unbecoming by the cognoscenti of the imbibing community. The most esteemed establishments that purvey refreshments, globally, make use of clear ice, ice that is crystal clear, and even go so far as to form these clear ice cubes into balls of ice, an aesthetic marvel indeed. With this device, I am now capable of producing my own frozen orbs and permitting others to partake of their beverages using said orbs, much to the delight of my friends, spouse, and children. It is my recommendation that one acquires this device if they too desire to fashion ice balls of perfect clarity that are compatible with their preferred potable libation.
Helpful(0)Unhelpful(0)You have already voted this
★★★★★
Amazon Customer –
First, it works and it’s pretty cool. I didn’t buy the extra mould because I bought it for where I go, we get bar ice, aka glacial ice. It takes a bit to get the right size of ice to fit. Only problem is I have to keep warming up the metal as it’s melting. I’ve now put the bottom portion in a bowl of warm to hot water to have it melt. One other issue is as the mould slides down it’s rails, it gets stuck at the last 1/2in. All in all I recommend if you want to look fancy while making ice balls but it’s not fast. It can also be oddly soothing melting a imperfect chunk of ice into a amazing clear ball.
Helpful(0)Unhelpful(0)You have already voted this
★★★★★
Vegas Haas –
Ok, so I really love this Ice Ball Press, especially for the price. But I have to say, that I have not really used it as intended so far. Let me explain…
I’ve recently started making clear blocks of ice. I’ve had varying degrees of success, but I find cutting the block into workable chunks to be a bit of a pain. Not only is the ice cold, but there are sharp corners everywhere. Additionally, I have so far found it difficult to cut a chunk large enough to make a complete sphere, but not too large that it won’t fit between the 2 rods. If the ice chunk is too small, you wind up with a round-ish shape with flattened areas because it didn’t completely fill in the mold. If it’s too large, you can’t get it between the posts. So…
I already have several other cube and sphere molds that are VERY good. Additionally they make many at a time, whereas this really only can do 1 sphere at a time, unless you are willing to run it under some warm water after. The problem with the other molds is that they often leave little nubs or nipples because of how the mold works. Additionally, when you store your ice, it gets freezer burn on it that makes the ice cloudy. At least for a few minutes until it all melts off.
Enter this ice press. I figured early on that I can use the press to “polish” my existing spheres and cubes. If I want a beautiful, crystal clear sphere, I take one of my previously frozen spheres out of the freezer and let it acclimate to room temperature for a few minutes. I believe they refer to this as tempering. This will keep the sphere from cracking or shattering. This sphere could have any number of imperfections or freezer burn, but once I place it in the press, all of that melts away. It takes a second or 2 since the sphere is already formed. Then I open the press up and spin the ball around in a few different directions. What I pull out is pure perfection.
How do I do this for the cubes? Well, I do the same tempering as mentioned above, bringing the pre-made cubes to room temperature for a few minutes. Then I just pass all 6 sides over the top OR bottom of the press. It very quickly melts off any imperfections and freezer burn. This happens very quick. Going over all 6 sides takes less than 20 seconds. I’m left with a beautiful, clean, crystal clear cube that is ready to impress.
Obviously this is supposed to make spheres out of solid chunks of clear ice. I still intend to use it that way, but will need more practice. In the meantime, this makes an excellent ice sphere and cube polisher!
Helpful(0)Unhelpful(0)You have already voted this
★★★★★
Just Nate –
You see this product used to make ice spheres with ice that has bubbles in it almost exclusively. There’s basically no reason to use it for those. They’re going to melt at about the same rate. But if you’re into good whisky and craft drinks and you’ve learned how to make clear ice (look up Anders Erickson on Youtube), then this is an excellent addition to your bar. Start with a clear ice chunk a little bigger than the 2.4″ diameter ice sphere this makes and watch the magic happen. You might find yourself drinking a little more than normal so you don’t waste the ice after the first drink. :)))
Helpful(0)Unhelpful(0)You have already voted this
★★★★★
Just Nate –
Packaging it arrived in was a little less than to be desired. Unit is sturdy and arrived quickly. As far as usage goes, you must make sure the block of ice you put into the press is large enough to make a perfect sphere, if it is too small you will have flat spots at the top or bottom. I have been unable to get this to complete a ball without having to stop,remove ice, and warm the mold up with water. I recommend soaking it in very warm water in between usages. If you make clear ice blocks, this will produce a beautiful clear sphere. Just be aware it is not as easy as place a block in the mold and put the top of the press on. Price point compared to other options is good although I am guessing other units have a heavier top that would complete the press without having to be warmed.
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional
Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes.The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
Amazon Customer –
I am enamored with the consumption of various potable liquids, be it in solitude, in the company of friends, or in tandem with my conjugal partner. Verily, I have a fervent affection for imbibing in the presence of my progeny. Nonetheless, there is one thing that occasionally impedes my enjoyment. It is the affliction of cloudy ice. Such a state of the frozen aqueous substance is indicative of a lack of proficiency and is deemed unbecoming by the cognoscenti of the imbibing community. The most esteemed establishments that purvey refreshments, globally, make use of clear ice, ice that is crystal clear, and even go so far as to form these clear ice cubes into balls of ice, an aesthetic marvel indeed. With this device, I am now capable of producing my own frozen orbs and permitting others to partake of their beverages using said orbs, much to the delight of my friends, spouse, and children. It is my recommendation that one acquires this device if they too desire to fashion ice balls of perfect clarity that are compatible with their preferred potable libation.
Amazon Customer –
First, it works and it’s pretty cool. I didn’t buy the extra mould because I bought it for where I go, we get bar ice, aka glacial ice. It takes a bit to get the right size of ice to fit. Only problem is I have to keep warming up the metal as it’s melting. I’ve now put the bottom portion in a bowl of warm to hot water to have it melt. One other issue is as the mould slides down it’s rails, it gets stuck at the last 1/2in. All in all I recommend if you want to look fancy while making ice balls but it’s not fast. It can also be oddly soothing melting a imperfect chunk of ice into a amazing clear ball.
Vegas Haas –
Ok, so I really love this Ice Ball Press, especially for the price. But I have to say, that I have not really used it as intended so far. Let me explain…
I’ve recently started making clear blocks of ice. I’ve had varying degrees of success, but I find cutting the block into workable chunks to be a bit of a pain. Not only is the ice cold, but there are sharp corners everywhere. Additionally, I have so far found it difficult to cut a chunk large enough to make a complete sphere, but not too large that it won’t fit between the 2 rods. If the ice chunk is too small, you wind up with a round-ish shape with flattened areas because it didn’t completely fill in the mold. If it’s too large, you can’t get it between the posts. So…
I already have several other cube and sphere molds that are VERY good. Additionally they make many at a time, whereas this really only can do 1 sphere at a time, unless you are willing to run it under some warm water after. The problem with the other molds is that they often leave little nubs or nipples because of how the mold works. Additionally, when you store your ice, it gets freezer burn on it that makes the ice cloudy. At least for a few minutes until it all melts off.
Enter this ice press. I figured early on that I can use the press to “polish” my existing spheres and cubes. If I want a beautiful, crystal clear sphere, I take one of my previously frozen spheres out of the freezer and let it acclimate to room temperature for a few minutes. I believe they refer to this as tempering. This will keep the sphere from cracking or shattering. This sphere could have any number of imperfections or freezer burn, but once I place it in the press, all of that melts away. It takes a second or 2 since the sphere is already formed. Then I open the press up and spin the ball around in a few different directions. What I pull out is pure perfection.
How do I do this for the cubes? Well, I do the same tempering as mentioned above, bringing the pre-made cubes to room temperature for a few minutes. Then I just pass all 6 sides over the top OR bottom of the press. It very quickly melts off any imperfections and freezer burn. This happens very quick. Going over all 6 sides takes less than 20 seconds. I’m left with a beautiful, clean, crystal clear cube that is ready to impress.
Obviously this is supposed to make spheres out of solid chunks of clear ice. I still intend to use it that way, but will need more practice. In the meantime, this makes an excellent ice sphere and cube polisher!
Just Nate –
You see this product used to make ice spheres with ice that has bubbles in it almost exclusively. There’s basically no reason to use it for those. They’re going to melt at about the same rate. But if you’re into good whisky and craft drinks and you’ve learned how to make clear ice (look up Anders Erickson on Youtube), then this is an excellent addition to your bar. Start with a clear ice chunk a little bigger than the 2.4″ diameter ice sphere this makes and watch the magic happen. You might find yourself drinking a little more than normal so you don’t waste the ice after the first drink. :)))
Just Nate –
Packaging it arrived in was a little less than to be desired. Unit is sturdy and arrived quickly. As far as usage goes, you must make sure the block of ice you put into the press is large enough to make a perfect sphere, if it is too small you will have flat spots at the top or bottom. I have been unable to get this to complete a ball without having to stop,remove ice, and warm the mold up with water. I recommend soaking it in very warm water in between usages. If you make clear ice blocks, this will produce a beautiful clear sphere. Just be aware it is not as easy as place a block in the mold and put the top of the press on. Price point compared to other options is good although I am guessing other units have a heavier top that would complete the press without having to be warmed.