Reddit reviews iSi Soda Siphon, Brushed Aluminum, 1 Liter
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Store bought selzters often contain added salt - control the purity of yours at homeLet's you control the source of your water.Cuts down on wasteEasy to use; Co2 chargers purchased separatelySafe - has secure neck threading and a pressure regulating system
You want a soda siphon. I have an ISI, and it is fantastic.
http://www.amazon.com/iSi-Siphon-Brushed-Aluminum-Liter/dp/B00007JXR7
I have made a few sodas so far. Most commonly, (and my personal favorite,) I make a ginger beer. If you have a juicer, that's the way to go to make good home-crafted sodas. You can create all kinds of flavors with just the juice of fruits and vegetables, then sweeten with simple syrups, add water and carbonate. Keep in mind that using fresh juices puts a certain shelf life on your drinks. (Still working on how to preserve one's sodas for bottling, etc.)
I personally use a soda siphon for carbonation (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00007JXR7). This has its perks and downfalls. On the one hand, forced carbonation produces zero alcohol content (which is why I go with that,) and forgoes the possibility of accidentally blowing up your bottles of soda due to over-fermentation (I've actually seen this happen.)On the other hand, it fizzes out and goes flat faster and more easily than fermenting. This has been an issue when I've tried to make a bottle of carbonated ginger beer (or any other soda I've made) and then attempted to drink from the bottle. By the time you're doing so, there isn't much carbonation left.
My next venture is Sarsaparilla, or maybe an actual root beer. Either way, creating and perfecting your recipes is fun and delicious. I really enjoy it as a casual hobby. Good luck in your attempts!
I was planning on getting one of these. For me its easier than being stuck with an entire bottle all at once, and its easy to spritz into fruit juice or something like that.
Wow. Or you could buy one of these, and no blow you're hand off.
I've seen dry ice explode in a plastic bottle before, I wouldn't even think about attempting this.
LPT: Slice up an apple and put it in a soda charger. Exact same effect.
An iSi Soda siphon.
I bought one of these, love it and use it daily. http://www.amazon.com/iSi-2248-Siphon-Brushed-Aluminum/dp/B00007JXR7/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1343706808&sr=8-2&keywords=seltzer+maker cartridges are about $1/piece.
I've went to a soda maker. Taste really depends on the water you use. You local restaurant supply store should be able to get you one, or you can get them online amazon. Charges are cheep, running you around $0.50 per liter of water.
If you want something for life, get a standard old-school soda bottle from iSi. There are plastic parts on the inside of the metal bottle but they can all be replaced if they wear out. I have been using one for about 7 years now when I make summer cocktails. http://www.amazon.com/iSi-2248-Siphon-Brushed-Aluminum/dp/B00007JXR7
It doesn't exactly break the bank to just buy one of these, especially if you have to go out and buy the parts for the DIY version anyhow.
I got one of these to make fancy drinks for my wife when she was pregnant. Carbonated juices are awesome.
http://www.amazon.com/iSi-2248-Siphon-Brushed-Aluminum/dp/B00007JXR7/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1313090721&sr=8-1
I bought a pound of this about six weeks ago. There's nothing wrong with it, but I hugely overestimated how much of it I could drink. On the upside, it makes great iced tea, and is wonderful carbonated.
At the end of the day, I like a lot more variety. The additional cost of buying 100g at a time is worth it.
I've started to use an iSi Soda Siphon.