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Camper English

@alcademics.bsky.social
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Cocktail writer, author of The Ice Book (2023) and Doctors and Distillers (2022). Now also giving SF cocktail history tours and water tasting classes. www.alcademics.com

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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 2h
Saratoga has another new source, and this time it's in Texas. alcademics.com/saratoga-wat...
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Doing an ice diamond carving class on Halloween morning. I guess I should buy some cranberry juice so we can enjoy a blood red drink at the end. classbento.com/cocktail-ice...
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Cocktail Ice Carving Experience: Make Diamond Ice San Francisco
Carve three ice diamond cuts in this experience in Financial District, then try your own design with chisels and knives. No skills required.
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
wow, the latest software update came with an additional AI feature I can't wait to never use
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Andy Murdock @andymurdock.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Garrrhbage can
Garbage can looking like a robot pirate
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Andrew Bohrer @andrewbohrer.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Happy #negroniweek to all those who celebrate
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
She thicc @jacobgrier.bsky.social
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Ben Walsh @bwalsh.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Removing my sleeping wife's reading glasses be like
Indiana Jones swapping the bag of sand for the golden idol
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
i just had a trillion dollar idea: the Kraft Cassingle: it's a cheese slice in the shape of a cassette tape marketed to GenX
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Waters from the Russian grocery store for upcoming classes.
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Old Medicinal Claims of Suze alcademics.com/the-medical-...
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
I tried to track down the 12 Black-owned public houses mentioned in 1854 San Francisco. Didn't get as far as I wanted but learned about The Anathaeum. alcademics.com/12-black-own...
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
I came into the office early today to film videos, I hate it. 
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Nice day in SF to have the city's best ice cubes amzn.to/46gsBZu
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
I got a pitch for a non-fizzy nonalcoholic cocktail and thought it was interesting as its main selling point. Turns out a lot of people are going non-fizzy in booze too: financialpost.com/news/retail-...
financialpost.com
The next generation of drinkers is breaking up with bubbly booze
At bars and college parties across the United States, traditional alcoholic beverages are going flat. Find out more here
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
put your cockadoody hours on your cockadoody website
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Humu Trott @humuhumu.com · 14/08/2025
🧵 I've gone corn mad this summer. I've been eating so much effing corn, I'm cornier than an episode of Hee Haw. Here are some tips I can share:
Corn on the cob, buttered, with handles on each end, and sitting in a glass bowl just the right size to hold it.
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Here is my water segment from yesterday: www.ktvu.com/video/fmc-ti...
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Alcademics hosts water tasting workshops
The creator of "Alcademics: The Study of Drinks," Camper English, joined KTVU to discuss why not all water is created equal.
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Busted! A friend saw my TV segment
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
people are throwing the words “huge deal” around but i try to remain humble. alcademics.com/i-got-a-shou...
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
It’s a Fine Time for Alpine: the hot and cooling flavor trend. www.foodandwine.com/alpine-flavo...
foodandwine.com
The Biggest Drinks Trend of 2026 Tastes Like a Breath of Mountain Air
An Alpine flavor trend is sweeping the drinks industry. Evoking crisp mountain air, traditional Alpine liqueurs like Chartreuse and genepy are helping inspire a new wave of Alpine amaros, cocktails, b...
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Drink books released in 2026. Find them all here. alcademics.com/2026-new-dri...
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Air of the dog
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Martin Doudoroff @doudoroff.com · 09/08/2026
The far-better-than-it-needed-to-be Don the Beachcomber documentary “The Donn of Tiki” is coming to streaming! apple.co/4xq6V8P If you haven’t seen it, I recommend you do.
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The Donn of Tiki - Apple TV
The Donn of Tiki tells the larger-than-life story of Ernest Gantt, better known as Don the Beachcomber, the mysterious adventurer whose singular visio…
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
I keep finding new books to add to this list. Today I added The Complete Guide to Mexican Beverages: From Atole to Zambumbia alcademics.com/2026-new-dri...
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2026 New Drink Books - Alcademics
Here are new cocktails and spirits (and a few other) books out or coming out in 2026. The Nonalcoholic Bar: Classic and Creative Cocktails for Everyone (Jan) Bottom Shelf: How a Forgotten Brand of Bou...
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
oh no they’re making t-shirts for specific SF library branches: sfplstore.com/products/mis...
sfplstore.com
Mission Branch Library Building T-Shirt
The 100% cotton unisex classic tee will help you land a more structured look. It sits nicely, maintains sharp lines around the edges, and goes perfectly with layered streetwear outfits. Plus, it's ext...
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
I’ve been struggling with a hangover all morning but just remembered that I didn’t drink any alcohol yesterday. So I guess it’s time for caffeine
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Went to Heinold’s yesterday, I love this place so much.
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
relevant to my interests: tastecooking.com/mineral-wate...?
tastecooking.com
Mineral Water Gets the Silent Treatment
There’s great water, water everywhere, but nobody seems to care. Let’s change that now.
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
my how times have changed - got a pitch for scotch whisky that’s “a smoky alternative to mezcal”
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
So much for going home, i passed by Taddich and Marco is working
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
I read this as “smarter cocktail loser” which is def the case for me. www.foodandwine.com/award-winnin...
foodandwine.com
These Award-Winning Drinks Books Will Make You a Smarter Cocktail Lover
Looking to build the ultimate drinks library? These Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award-winning books cover everything from cocktail technique and rum to ice, history, and the people who shaped moder...
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
This email finds me well.
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
I have three levels of self-regulation for avoiding self-sabotage: guidelines, policies, and rules. Unfortunately I have to upgrade the “don’t buy snacks at walgreens that are two-for-one because you’ll just eat both in one sitting” guideline into a policy. I need stricter enforcement.
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
I think it’s neat how Long Weekend makes 24 different drinks/formats out of 3 rum blends. www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog-posts/d...
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One Daiquiri, Six Ways: Variations on a Classic | Alcohol Professor
How San Francisco's Long Weekend creates six serving options for each of the classic and three flavored Daiquiris: 24 cocktails from four bases. Efficient!
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Found SF did a profile of me: sf.itsfound.com/p/tossed-back
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Date night
Nob Hill Spa, Fat Cat, Claws of Mantis, The Valley Club, Comstock Saloon, Tales of the Cocktail, MORE
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
“we can’t pay you but you can sell your book there"
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
You wouldn’t believe how good home-distilled carbonated strawberry water is. Possibly the best nonalcoholic beverage I’ve ever had. alcademics.com/make-distill...
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
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Want Cocktail-Ready Clear Ice? You Can Buy It At Aldi
Cheers.
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Things got a little wacky at last week’s water tasting classes. alcademics.com/water-tastin...
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Jacob Grier @jacobgrier.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Very cool new archive online: 5,000 historic American restaurant menus, searchable by location, year, and other settings. One Portland menu supposedly featured "Mount Tabor owls, roasted" (possibly a joke?) which may be a challenge to recreate for contemporary chefs! pudding.cool/2026/06/menu...
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5,000 Restaurant Menus, Years 1880-1920
Explore the Buttolph Collection from the New York Public Library's archive of historic menus
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Popular Science @popsci.com · 25/06/2026
Thank you for your service. 🫡 www.popsci.com/environment/...
popsci.com
Bats covered in pollen make tequila possible
Lesser long-nosed bats are powerful pollinators.
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
I wrote about dirty versions of other drinks. www.alcoholprofessor.com/blog-posts/d...
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
inspired by this dvd intro, i’m thinking of putting “piracy is not a victimless crime” on all my writing from now on
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
i’m rewatching lord of the rings during pride month because it’s a tale of men fighting about jewelry
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
someday we'll find it, the algae antifa
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Camper English @alcademics.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Two seats left in this Tuesday’s water tasting class. 6pm, SF Financial District. alcademics.com/water-tastin...
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Eating Beagles 🎱 @eatingbeagles.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Green is this summer’s hot color 🍸
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