I've had my Vitamix for years and love it, but unfortunately I don't feel the same way about the Aer Disc container. There are only a few things you can use it for, which admittedly is evident from the marketing. Other reviews mention that it comes with very limited recipes, which is true, and very frustrating. However, my biggest issue is that it comes with no instructions at all (except for how to wash it). They do not tell you HOW to use it to foam, emulsify, muddle, or whip. All you have to go on are the measly 11 recipes they provide. Therefore, I've only used it twice, once to make a foamed beverage, which worked, and once to make Hollandaise sauce, which turned out way too thick even though I followed the recipe. I regret making this purchase - it was a waste of money.
Pros: Durability, Power
Response from vitamix.comBy Household Customer Service, March 27, 2019
We are sorry to hear you are disappointed. If you purchased directly from Vitamix and are not completely satisfied and don't find the Aer™ Disc Container to meet your expectations, simply return it within 30 days for a full refund - we will even pay for return shipping. Vitamix stands behind its products and our commitment to your satisfaction is our top priority. Please call 800-848-2649 for further assistance.
I was excited for the aer disc container to make cold foam but I can’t get the consistency that I was hoping for. Also had an epic failure emulsifying. I have a feeling this container will sit unused most of the time.
Pros: Easy to use, Versatility
Response from vitamix.comBy HHCC, January 28, 2020
It is important to use chilled non-fat milk to blend foam for beverages. We recommend starting the machine on speed 1 and increasing speed to Variable 5. Blending for 45 seconds should fluffy foam.
So far, I've done hollandaise sauce, a foamed coffee drink, and whipped cream. The hollandaise sauce was especially great because I made half the recipe and the egg yolks didn't even come up to the disk. I also didn't pour the melted butter in very slowly. Each of the items I've made are so much easier than the traditional methods. Removing the finished product is easier than a similar product from the regular container because it's easy to scrape around the disk with a nylon scraper.
While I can improvise some other recipes related to the ones Vitamix has, it would be great if they could post some more.
Glad to add another Vitamix feature to my kitchen arsenal. Still getting to know it, but satisfied so far. Wish Vitamix would create more and broader reaching recipes aimed at the aer disc container so we could dive into playing with those recipes. As it stands, there are only a limited number of recipes focusing on the container. More please, Vitamix!!!
Pros: Texture Quality, Easy to use, Versatility, Recipe Enhancement, Product features, Power
Purchased this during a sale. The recipe book that came with it I have found to be worthless. Nothing in the recipe book that I will make. I’ve tried a few things on my own and everything has been so-so. I could have just used my frother on my espresso machine. I’ve looked online for further recipes and not much luck. Waste of money and now it sits on counter, not impressed.
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Customer Rating
5
Super Awesome Addition to my Vitamix!
on June 28, 2018
Posted by: Love Reuk
from Boise, Idaho
Gender:Female
I got my Aer Disc Container a few weeks ago, and I immediately fell in love with it! I use it few times a day, when I am making coffee and when I am making a strawberry lemonade.
Pros: Programability, Speed of Service, Texture Quality, Durability, Easy to use, Versatility, Recipe Enhancement, Product features, Power