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Let’s face it: we’re all a little stir crazy after three months of Zooming with relatives and staring at four walls. But how do we get out of the house in a safe way this summer? Your best bet might be an RV or camping trip, according to some experts. If you’re ready to hit […]
Protecting your food when electricity goes out Believe it or not, summer is just weeks away – and summer can often mean severe weather and the power outages that come with it. Once consequence of a power outage is food spoilage – a problem that can cost you hundreds of dollars and another trip to the […]
The science of carbonating drinks with beverage grade CO2 is pretty simple: When dissolved in liquid water, carbon dioxide gas will produce bubbles for as long as it is kept under pressure – take the top off a bottle of soda and it will go “flat.” But why do carbonated drinks taste good? Here’s the deal: […]
Think you know all the uses for dry ice? We bet you don’t! Here are 20 things you can do with dry ice, and we’re sure there are some we missed! Making plants grow faster – In small amounts, CO2 will increase the growth rate of plants. Allow the dry ice to sublimate near plants for 10-15 […]
Carbonated water is a delicious way to wash down a great meal, especially once the warmer weather starts arriving in the coming months. But who wants to buy all that carbonated water in the store when you can easily make it at home? Here are three ways to do it: Using a seltzer bottle Seltzer […]
You probably know carbon dioxide (chemical formula CO2) as the gas you release when you exhale. But don’t sell the molecule short: besides ridding our body of metabolic and biochemical waste, CO2 has a wide range of uses in restaurants, breweries, health care facilities, water treatment plants, and much more. One of the fastest-growing applications of […]
The holidays are here – time for yuletide beer! But what exactly defines a beer as a Christmas brew? As it turns out, there is quite a lot of leeway when it comes to categorizing brewed holiday concoctions – which explains why everything from a German Weihnachtsbie to a Californian IPA can bear the holiday moniker. […]
Today’s headlines feature some frightening stories about food handling – whether we’re reading about recalls on chicken, salmonella or E. Coli scares, or even tainted pet food. You might ask why we’re talking about safe food handling on an Irish Carbonic blog (it’s a fair question, after all). The answer comes down to two words: dry […]
Yes, the holidays are about gathering in celebration with people we love and reflecting on another year gone by. But let’s be real: it’s mostly about the food. If you can’t be with your family or friends this year but what to share the joy of the season by cooking or baking something special, that’s […]
If you’re a bar or restaurant owner, you have probably heard about or even considered adding nitro taps as demand for complex and flavorful craft brews continues to grow. But how much do you know about nitrogen beers and the qualities that set them apart from other brews? Here’s a nitro beer Q&A to get […]
