Ice Cream Social

Takeaways Making ice cream at Jupiter Moon is a three-day process with three distinct steps: mixing the base, running it through the batch freezer, and hardening it in a super-cold cabinet that reaches negative 20 degrees. The difference between smooth, creamy ice cream and icy, grainy ice cream comes down to temperature: anything above negative 10 degrees during the hardening phase will cause ice...

Takeaways Jupiter Moon Ice Cream uses entirely natural ingredients for all flavors and colors in its base ice cream, including spirulina, turmeric, beet extract, and annatto, with a small-business supplier in Illinois that collaborates with the team weekly. The shop has deep roots in the local small business community, with partnerships that include Crew restaurant, Backwards Bread, Bad Habit Brew...

Takeaways Why texture matters more in ice cream than most people realize The science behind overrun, freezing speed, and creamy texture How community shapes flavor creation at Jupiter Moon Ice Cream Summary of the Episode In Part 2 of this series, David Boyer and Alex Smith dive into the memories, science, and community connections that make ice cream special. From childhood ice cream stories to t...

Takeaways Why opening an ice cream business during COVID unexpectedly created opportunities How first-time managers build trust while leading new teams The behind-the-scenes story of turning an ice cream hobby into a growing business In Part 1 of this special three-part series, David sits down with Jupiter Moon Ice Cream St. Joe manager Alex Smith to talk about ice cream, community, entrepreneursh...

It's finally here. Ice Cream Social is officially open for business, and we're so glad you pulled up a seat. Hosted by David Boyer, owner of Jupiter Moon Ice Cream, this podcast is all about the place where ice cream and community meet. Spoiler: it's a really good place to be. In this short trailer, David shares what to expect from the show: conversations about what makes ice cream great, the memo...