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Send us a textIn this episode you'll learn which beverage books should be next on your reading list, if you have already finished the books we recommended in our first Book Club!Following a very well recieved Book Club episode a while back, we return with teh second chapter in what will definitely become a regular feature for us. Once again, Foxy and Will are joined by the drinks polymath, Judith Boyle, to review and recommend beverage books that we have found inspiring. Here's a link to the books discussed:ABOUT - the comic book story of beerDoctors and Distillers by Camper English: 9780143134923 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: BooksA Brief History of Lager by Mark DredgeSupport the showFor more high-lights and low-downs follow @BizBevPod on "X" or LinkedInBusiness of Beverages is self-funded and hosted/ edited/produced by Will Keating.Pádraig Fox co-hosts in a strictly personal capacity.All opinions are those of the person expressing them at all times. We're not sponsored but we would appreciate it if you could click the link above to support the show and help keep us ad free.

In this episode, I have the privilege to chat to journalist and author, Camper English. We chat about his work with creating perfect ice, his rabbit hole investigative style and what he is loving about the industry right now. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soolehttps://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/Soole Hospitality Conceptshttps://www.instagram.com/soolehospitalityconcepts/ FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@PostShiftPodcast

Whether you like to have an occasional drink or are a teetotaler, you will enjoy a conversation I had on our podcast, AMSEcast, with Camper English about his book Doctors and Distillers: The Remarkable Medicinal History of Beer, Wine, Spirits, and Cocktails. Camper's book is a fascinating look at how, over the centuries, many alcohols and various things we add today to cocktails originally had medicinal purposes.   For example, monks in the Middle Ages were at the center of research on agriculture and the distillation of alcohol. One thing they produced for medicinal uses can be found today in many bars.

Damian Cole chats with Camper English, the cocktail world's renowned ice expert and author of Doctors and Distillers and The Ice Book. Tune in for a deep dive into the science behind clear ice, its role in elevating cocktails, and how you can make it at home using the game-changing method of directional freezing. Camper and Damian explore the myths and tips surrounding ice, like why boiling water doesn't help with clarity and why you should be storing your ice separately to avoid freezer odors. They also share insights into how ice impacts dilution and cooling, bust common misconceptions about bartending, and geek out over the best ways to make the perfect gin and tonic.Finally, Camper answers quick-fire questions, shares his biggest cocktail disasters (like muddling a houseplant), and controversially nominates the hanky panky cocktail as one he'd erase from history!What You'll Learn:The importance of ice in cocktails and how directional freezing can help you make crystal-clear ice at home.How ice affects cocktail dilution and temperature, and why clear ice is aesthetically and functionally superior.Secrets to creating the perfect gin and tonic, including why you should keep your gin in the fridge, not the freezer.Camper's top cocktail book recommendations, including The Bar Book by Jeffrey Morgenthaler and Liquid Intelligence by Dave Arnold.Fun and geeky ice tips, like how to incorporate toys into ice blocks and make garnished ice for party punches.Loved this episode? Make sure to follow the Cocktail Academy podcast for more fascinating discussions with the experts who are shaking up the cocktail world! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of AMSEcast, we explore the historical use of alcohol for medical purposes. Camper English, an accomplished writer and educator on cocktails and spirits, joins Alan to discuss how ancient peoples and monks utilized drinks like beer, wine, and spirits to treat illnesses such as digestive issues, bruising, malaria, and scurvy. Camper shares fascinating insights from his book, "Doctors and Distillers: The Remarkable Medicinal History of Beer, Wine, Spirits, and Cocktails," including the origins of carbonated water. Finally, Camper shares his innovative method for making clear ice cubes, enhancing the aesthetic of modern cocktails.     About Camper English Camper English is a celebrated writer and speaker specializing in cocktails and spirits. With over 15 years of experience, he has contributed to more than 50 international publications including Popular Science, Saveur, Details, Whisky Advocate, and Drinks International. Camper is known for his comprehensive exploration of the technical aspects of mixology, from the history of carbonation to the science behind making clear ice cubes. His expertise has earned him the title of International Cognac Writer of the Year by the Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac and Best Cocktail Writer at the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards. Recognized as one of the 100 most influential people in the global drinks industry, Camper continues to shape the craft cocktail movement with his detailed and nerdy approach to drink science.     Show Highlights (00:00) - Introduction to AMSEcast and Camper English (01:43) - The definitive Process of Distillation (02:28) - Alchemy and Distillation (03:56) - The History of Paracelsus (05:45) - The Bizarre Use of Mummies in the Medicine (09:24) - The Role Monks Played in the Development of Distilled Medicine (12:10 ) - The Medicinal Origins of Carbonated Water (16:05) - Louis Pasteur's Research on Fermentation (19:01) - Absinthe's Infamous Reputation and Medical Use (23:56) - Medical Uses of Whisky and Bourbon (27:01) - Patent Medicines (29:07) - How Prohibition Affected The Medical Use of Alcohol (33:30 ) - The Julep's Medical Origins (35:50) - Reflecting On The Medical Benefits of Alcohol Vs. The Risks (37:53) - Directional Freezing For Clear Ice (40:16) - Camper Shares His Future Projects And Interests (42:43) - Closing Thoughts

We're just back from Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans where we're absolutely thrilled to have been awarded 'Best Cocktail & Spirits Publication' at the Spirited Awards. Whoop!!While it was very hot there, it's been pretty damned steamy back home in the UK too. So, like most, we're looking at ways to enjoy the rays whilst keeping cool. Which is where this episode comes in…Starting with our featured products. We've got not one but two cocktails in cans: Whitebox Spicy Margarita and Moth Piña Colada – chill them and they're perfect accompaniments whether you're chilling in the park, on the beach, in fact, anywhere where the sun is shining.As for our bar this week, we head up to The Berkeley Rooftop Pool and Bar for tequila cocktails, tacos and, yes, a pool, right in the heart of London's Knightsbridge.And at this time of year, more than ever, we all need to be on top of our ice game. This is where our book choice comes in. It's The Ice Book – cool cubes, clear spheres and other chill cocktail crafts, with expert tips from the King of Ice, Camper English.Staying with things on the cooler side brings us to our guest. Iain McPherson, has made the science of sub-zero temperatures into an art form with his pioneering techniques in his cocktail creations. We talk to him about this, his award-winning Edinburgh bar Panda & Sons, and a whole lot more.For more from The Cocktail Lovers, visit thecocktaillovers.comFor the products featured in this episode, see websites below:What we're mixing:Clover Club 60ml London Dry gin15ml raspberry syrup*15ml freshly-squeezed lemon juice1 egg white3 fresh raspberries to garnishMethod:Add all ingredients to a cocktail shake and dry shake vigorously to emulsify egg white. Fill shaker with ice then shake again. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with three fresh raspberries pierced onto a cocktail stick and place atop the glass.*Raspberry syrup:2/3 cup water2/3 cup caster sugar1 cup raspberriesMethod:Bring water and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan while stirring occasionally. When sugar has dissolved, remove from heat and stir in raspberries. Break down with a masher or fork. Leave for an hour to steep then strain through a fine strainer.Hoot The RedeemerMOTH DrinksNauticusPanda & SonsThe Berkeley Rooftop Pool & BarThe Ice Book – Cool cubes, clear spheres and other chill cocktail crafts by Camper EnglishWhitebox CocktailsThe Cocktail Lovers theme music is by Travis 'T-Bone' WatsonEdited by Christian Fox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever read The Drunken Botanist by Amy Stewart? I have. Several times, actually. Well, guess what book SHE is reading? “At last,” she writes, “a definitive guide to the medicinal origins of every bottle behind the bar! This is the cocktail book of the year, if not the decade.” What hallowed tome is she referring to? Folks, it's a book so perfect for Peculiar Book Club that if it didn't exist, I'd have to make it up: Doctors and Distillers by Camper English, the MEDICINAL history of beer, wine, spirits, and cocktails. BE STILL MY HEART. It's true that, as a medical historian, I've always known alcohol was among our earliest medicines—and that it remains crucial to not a few today. But this story goes all the way back—to Egypt—and then a bit forward—to alchemists and monastic apothecaries. It takes a side road into germ theory, and then pops back out in forensics and the dangers of risky prohibition cocktails. What was alcohol meant to cure? Let's see; wounds, worms, snakebite, malaria, scurvy, plague… Of course, we at the Peculiar Book Club feel it helps prepare you to read more weird books.

The first episode of season six sees us focusing on all things new (or newish).Our pick of the new crop of products takes in Pod Pea Vodka from Manchester, and Ardray, a new whisky, blending the artistry of Japan with the traditions of Scotland.It's over to the historic American Bar to check out the first menu by its newest head bartender, Chelsie Bailey, and our book choice is relatively new – it's Doctors & Distillers The Remarkable Medicinal History of Beer, Wine, Spirits and Cocktail by Camper English. We also highlight another book in this episode with our very special guest, Ryan Chetiyawardana who tells us about the soon-to-be released At Home With Mr Lyan & Friends, a new version of one of our favourite cocktail books: Good Thinks To Drink with Mr Lyan & Friends – our pick for cocktail lovers everywhere.For more from The Cocktail Lovers, visit thecocktaillovers.comFor the products featured in this episode, see websites below:What we're mixing:New York Sour60ml rye whiskey or bourbon30ml freshly-squeezed lemon juice15ml simple syrup (1 part sugar, 1 part water)1 dash Angostura aromatic bitters1 egg white (optional)15ml red wine Method:Dry shake (without ice) all ingredients, except red wine, really hard. Add ice and shake again. Strain into a Rocks over fresh ice. Carefully pour the red wine over the back of bar spoon to create float on the drink. American Bar at The SavoyAt Home With Mr Lyan & Friends published later this month. See mrlyan.com for more detailsArdray Blended Scotch WhiskyDoctors & Distillers The Remarkable Medicinal History of Beer, Wine, Spirits and Cocktail by Camper EnglishPod Pea VodkaFor more of Ryan and his bars, see Mr Lyan For more from Camper English, see AlcademicsThe Cocktail Lovers theme music is by Travis 'T-Bone' WatsonEdited by Christian Fox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alcohol in almost any form is one of the oldest medicines known to man. On this week's show, we explore the world of high proof healing. We start with Camper English, author of Doctors and Distillers: The Remarkable Medicinal History of Beer, Wine, Spirits, and Cocktails. Camper covers everything from mystic botanicals and their monastic apothecary origins to the unusual relationship between syphilis and root beer. The conversation continues with Noah Rothbaum, who expounds on curatives that found their way from the medicine cabinet to the liquor cabinet. And then of course, there was that troublesome period known as Prohibition. That's when the apothecary filled your prescription for alcohol and soda fountains became commonplace at the pharmacy. Darcy O'Neil joins us for a conversation that may have you rethinking what you knew about the soda fountain. Finally, we visit Poppy's personal apothecary on the corner. Stephanie Haeberlin of Art Farm creates all sorts of healing and beauty products that originate in her garden on Canal Boulevard in New Orleans. For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

Alcohol in almost any form is one of the oldest medicines known to man. On this week's show, we explore the world of high proof healing. We start with Camper English, author of Doctors and Distillers: The Remarkable Medicinal History of Beer, Wine, Spirits, and Cocktails. Camper covers everything from mystic botanicals and their monastic apothecary origins to the unusual relationship between syphilis and root beer. The conversation continues with Noah Rothbaum, who expounds on curatives that found their way from the medicine cabinet to the liquor cabinet. And then of course, there was that troublesome period known as Prohibition. That's when the apothecary filled your prescription for alcohol and soda fountains became commonplace at the pharmacy. Darcy O'Neil joins us for a conversation that may have you rethinking what you knew about the soda fountain. Finally, we visit Poppy's personal apothecary on the corner. Stephanie Haeberlin of Art Farm creates all sorts of healing and beauty products that originate in her garden on Canal Boulevard in New Orleans. For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

Once known for its glacial pace, ice news today is breaking. In the wake of Starbucks' recent announcement that they're changing their ice, we're devoting an entire episode to the drink chiller in all its forms: pellet ice, giant ice cubes, bagged ice, and more. Ice cube reporter Camper English, author of The Ice Book, tells us about his breakthrough method for making crystal-clear ice, and which shapes work best for which drinks. Plus he helps us distill the Starbucks news, and we carve out some time to learn about ice history.The Sporkful production team includes Dan Pashman, Emma Morgenstern, Andres O'Hara, Nora Ritchie, and Jared O'Connell, with production this week by Johanna Mayer.Transcript available at www.sporkful.com.

Get the lowdown on clear ice from the expert himself and author of The Ice Book, Camper English

This week, we delve into the alchemical world of boozy botanicals and the intricate art of ice with Camper English, a seasoned cocktail and spirits aficionado. With his rich experience spanning over 15 years, English has distilled his knowledge into international publications and his acclaimed books, Doctors and Distillers and The Ice Book. We dive into the fascinating history of botanicals used in spirits, the science behind crystal-clear ice cubes, and how these elements elevate your drink. Tune in as we shake up your cocktail knowledge, stirring in a mix of science, history, and English's unique insights. From his explorations on Alcademics.com to this intimate conversation, English continues to add a splash of intrigue to the mixology realm. #mixology #icecubes #cocktail #botanical #negroni #gin #artemisia #wormwood #gentian #mysterycontrol

Camper English has written about the cocktail industry in more than 50 publications and his blog, Alcademics. A student science buff turned cocktail nerd, he's a popular speaker on the bar industry circuit thanks to his detailed research into specific topics. An example is “The Ice Book,” documenting his innovative process to create clear ice, considered a “diamond” in the drinks business. Another is “Doctors and Distillers: The Remarkable Medicinal History of Beer, Wine, Spirits and Cocktails.”The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET.The Connected Table Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Camper English – The Ice Book...with TRE's Hannah Murray

In this frosty deep dive with cocktail scholar and author Camper English, some of the topics we discuss include: The story of Camper's initial tumble down the ice rabbit hole, originating at the legendary New York bar, Milk & Honey, and resulting in a whole slew of at home experiments designed to test the thermodynamics and ergonomics of freezing water. The theory and methods behind “directional freezing,” and why Camper insists that you can make clear ice using pretty much any set of tools if you just understand what makes this approach work. What we can learn from the way that lakes freeze over in winter, including the structure of crystal lattices and the impact of freezing speed on trapped air bubbles and ice clarity.  Then, of course, we dig into some of the techniques and projects from The Ice Book, including: ice tempering and shaping, colored ice, patterned ice, and freezing objects and garnishes INSIDE of ice cubes. Along the way, we cover the exothermic implications of adding water to alcohol, a practical take on ice aesthetics, why your freezer is set way too damn cold, and much, much more. Let's face it. Being the kind of person who can produce perfectly clear ice is a sign that you have mastered two of the most challenging natural elements: water and temperature - you know, things that have literally shaped the course of human civilization. But beyond that, a clear ice cube in a glass, whether it's perfectly cuboid or spherical or rough hewn like a crystal wrested from the earth, is a signal that you're consuming something special. It, like a prism, has the potential to focus and magnify certain ineffable aspects of the experience, and I simply don't think you'd see the world's best bar programs emphasizing it if that wasn't the case. So if you're ready to take the leap and start churning out cocktail ice that will drop jaws and elicit delight from your family and friends, be sure to pre-order your copy of The Ice Book today so that it ships as soon as it's released in just about a month's time on May 23rd.  This episode is brought to you by Near Country Provisions. If you live in the Mid-Atlantic and want to enjoy ethically raised (and delicious) meat from local farmers delivered to your door every month, then you need Near Country in your life. Head over to NearCountry.com and enter the code BARCART when you sign up for your subscription to receive 2 free pounds of bacon or ground beef in your first delivery.

Camper English has been experimenting with ways to make the perfect ice for cocktails since 2009 and documenting his findings on his blog, Alcademics. With his new book, The Ice Book: Cool Cubes, Clear Spheres, and Other Chill Cocktail Crafts, coming out this spring, we catch up with the San Francisco–based writer and educator to talk about the origins of his clear-ice experiments, the impact of his work on the cocktail world, and where his future ice studies may lead him.Radio Imbibe is the audio home of Imbibe magazine. In each episode, we dive into liquid culture, exploring the people, places, and flavors of the drinkscape through conversations about cocktails, coffee, beer, spirits, and wine. Keep up with us at imbibemagazine.com, and on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and if you're not already a subscriber, we'd love to have you join us—click here to subscribe. 

It's the holiday season with New Year's just a few days away.  What better time to take a fun filled tour through the medicinal history of alcohol? Today's guest is the perfect guide. Camper English is a journalist, author, and recognized expert in the world of cocktails and spirits. A member of the United States Bartenders' Guild, Camper is also an innovator, having invented something called "directional freezing," a technique to make perfectly clear ice that used in bars around the world. His recent book, “Doctors and Distillers: The Remarkable Medicinal History of Beer, Wine, Spirits, and Cocktails,” is on tap for today's conversation. We hope you enjoy. With that said, let's get started…

On this episode of THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST, prolific cocktail and spirits writer Camper English—consistently voted one of the 100 most influential people in the global drinks industry—talks nerding out on craft mixology, from the history of carbonation to the merits of clear ice cubes, with hosts Jonathan & Jeffrey Pogash. Plus enjoy the show's two new spirited features: Tipple Time and Top Off! All brought to you by Plantation 5-Star Rum, The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley, and Unleashed Coffee. THE COCKTAIL GURU PODCAST is produced by 1st Reel Entertainment and distributed by EatsDrinksTV, a service of the Center for Culinary Culture—Home of The Cocktail Collection, and is available wherever fine podcasts can be heard. The Center for Culinary Culture—Telling the Story of Food & Drink…One Taste at a Time. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecocktailgurupodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thecocktailgurupodcast/support

Camper English talks about the long relationship between medicine and alcohol in his new book The Perfect Tonic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alcohol in almost any form is one of the oldest medicines known to man. On this week's show, we explore the world of high proof healing. We start with Camper English, author of Doctors and Distillers: The Remarkable Medicinal History of Beer, Wine, Spirits, and Cocktails. Camper covers everything from mystic botanicals and their monastic apothecary origins to the unusual relationship between syphilis and root beer. The conversation continues with Noah Rothbaum, who expounds on curatives that found their way from the medicine cabinet to the liquor cabinet. And then of course, there was that troublesome period known as Prohibition. That's when the apothecary filled your prescription for alcohol and soda fountains became commonplace at the pharmacy. Darcy O'Neil joins us for a conversation that may have you rethinking what you knew about the soda fountain. Finally, we visit Poppy's personal apothecary on the corner. Stephanie Haeberlin of Art Farm creates all sorts of healing and beauty products that originate in her garden on Canal Boulevard in New Orleans. For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

Alcohol in almost any form is one of the oldest medicines known to man. On this week's show, we explore the world of high proof healing. We start with Camper English, author of Doctors and Distillers: The Remarkable Medicinal History of Beer, Wine, Spirits, and Cocktails. Camper covers everything from mystic botanicals and their monastic apothecary origins to the unusual relationship between syphilis and root beer. The conversation continues with Noah Rothbaum, who expounds on curatives that found their way from the medicine cabinet to the liquor cabinet. And then of course, there was that troublesome period known as Prohibition. That's when the apothecary filled your prescription for alcohol and soda fountains became commonplace at the pharmacy. Darcy O'Neil joins us for a conversation that may have you rethinking what you knew about the soda fountain. Finally, we visit Poppy's personal apothecary on the corner. Stephanie Haeberlin of Art Farm creates all sorts of healing and beauty products that originate in her garden on Canal Boulevard in New Orleans. For more of all things Louisiana Eats, be sure to visit us at PoppyTooker.com.

Chris Sinclair fell in love with cocktails when a salty San Francisco bartender schooled him on what a real martini was. Since that moment Chris has dedicated his life to teaching other aspiring bartenders and guests, wherever he has worked, the art of the craft cocktail.  Chris is from New York but has made Sacramento his home having spent the last decade working at the likes of Red Rabbit, La Cosecha, Kasbah, Sail Inn, Jungle Bird and more. He is also the founding president of the Sacramento chapter of the U.S. Bartenders Guild.  Chris loves good food, good drinks and a good time and he has a reverence for the feeling and emotions a good cocktail can create. Yet as you'll hear, there is zero pretense to his love of booze and bartending.    Note: This episode does contains some strong language and one NSFW story.   Bodega's website   Good Bottle website   Good Bottle podcast   Sources discussed:   Camper English's blog   Visit the podcast website at dineonesix.com   Follow us on Instagram Comments, questions or suggestions? Email us at max@dineonesix.com or neill@dineonesix.com

The man who has drawn back the the veil on so many of the mysteries surrounding the science of the bar, Camper English, joins Drew and Chris on this episode of The Good Bottle Podcast. Stories: https://www.thebourbonflight.com/kentucky-distillers-set-records-for-bourbon-barrel-inventories/ https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/23/well/eat/natural-wine-health-hangovers.html Dope Follows: Instagram - @al_marquez82 @Livingtothebrim @alcademics Book- "Doctors and Distillers" by Camper English Netflix - Race to survive Magazine - Blood of Gods Link to purchase "Doctors and Distillers" (That's not from amazon) https://bookshop.org/books/doctors-and-distillers-the-remarkable-medicinal-history-of-beer-wine-spirits-and-cocktails/9780143134923?gclid=Cj0KCQjwkOqZBhDNARIsAACsbfJ9X0mwNFnJ-obMOF1tM7vUevXURL4YMst0S3tXtpVNYhuhC6HFq_YaAiyLEALw_wcB --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodbottlepodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goodbottlepodcast/support

Chris and Drew talk with rising star of the wine scene in LA, Devin Reed. Devin is the founder and president of 59 wines, and is a sommelier to stars and consulting sommelier for the hit series "Grand Crew" on NBC. As usual, the guys get to nerd out about the state of the industry and how the last few years has begun to shift to landscape. Stories: https://www.northbaybusinessjournal.com/article/industrynews/surprising-trends-in-wine-bottle-design-like-flattened-bottles/?ref=mosthome https://www.barrons.com/articles/wine-detectives-and-the-fight-against-fakes-01662998446?mod=Searchresults Dope Follows: Book - "Doctors and Distillers" by Camper English ( @alcademics ) - Instagram - @nflwineguy @dammitcarl @old.schoolbball @teddyswims @willblackmon @eggs.tyrone @gonzo_vs_taika --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/goodbottlepodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goodbottlepodcast/support

KJ Kearney, founder of Black Food Fridays, works to recognize the contributions of his ancestors one day at a time. LA Times Food Editor Daniel Hernandez and chef Gabriela Camara remember Mexican food and culture icon Diana Kennedy. Spirits writer Camper English tells the tale of booze as a cure-all throughout history. Joe Egender and Maciel Bañales Luna open the first vegan butcher shop in Los Angeles. Finally, Sonoko Sakai shops for peppers for furikake at the farmers market. 

Hosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world's leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Camper English, author of Doctors and Distillers: The Remarkable Medicinal History of Beer, Wine, Spirits, and Cocktails. Camper English is a cocktails and spirits writer and speaker who has covered the craft cocktail renaissance for over 15 years, contributing to more than 50 publications around the world including Popular Science, Saveur, Details, Whisky Advocate, and Drinks International. With a focus on the nerdy side of mixology, he has studied everything from the history of carbonation to the science of clear ice cubes. He has been awarded International Cognac Writer of the Year by the Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac and Best Cocktail Writer at the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards, and he has been voted as one of the 100 most influential people in the global drinks industry for several years running. His website is Alcademics.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan is joined by his old pal Camper English, a sensational drinks writer who's covered the craft cocktail renaissance for more than fifteen years, contributing to publications around the world, including Popular Science, Saveur, Details, Whisky Advocate, and Drinks International. Camper's new book, "DOCTORS AND DISTILLERS: The Remarkable Medicinal History of Beer, Wine, Spirits, and Cocktails," traces the history of liquid medicines from the effective to the not-so-useful, and illuminates alcohol's surprising connections to scientific discoveries through the ages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alcohol has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries, even when the healers of history didn't always know they were distilling alcohol when they made their potions. Some of those potions even sound a lot like today's cocktails, and drinks writer Camper English has been studying the links between alcohol and medicine for his new book Doctors and Distillers. We'll explore some of that history with him this week on WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, the American Craft Spirits Association has handed out its annual awards, and we'll have the details. We'll also get a preview of this September's Kentucky Bourbon Festival, and on Behind the Label, we'll answer the question "What's in a (distillery) name?" 

The Pain Killer, the Penicillin, the Doctor—some cocktail menus lean heavily on the idea of “self-medication.” But for millennia, alcohol was medicine. Weak beer was safer to drink than water, and eau de vie was distilled from any number of fruits to treat colic or a cold. Though the ancient Greeks wrote at length about the medical applications of wine, even earlier uses for fermented beers and beverages appear on Sumerian tablets, Egyptian papyri, and Vedic texts. Cocktail connoisseur Camper English, who has been covering the drinks industry for more than 15 years, turns his attention to this long and storied history in Doctors and Distillers, which traces modern mixology back to its therapeutic roots. Go beyond the episode:Camper English's Doctors and Distillers: The Remarkable Medicinal History of Beer, Wine, Spirits, and CocktailsRead English's series on four bitter botanicals: cinchona bark, rhubarb root, wormwood, and gentianEnglish's blog Alcademics has a wealth of cocktail-related articles, including how to make your simple syrup last for more than six months and how to dehydrate liqueurs (aka his Solid Liquids Project)Ever had a drink with crystal-clear ice in it? Raise a glass to English, who discovered directional freezing in 2009 Camper English's Preferred Gin & Tonic:Keep your gin and tonic in the refrigerator for the crispest medicinal cocktail: Start with a lime wheel at the bottom of a double Old-Fashioned glass and press down to express the citrus oil and a little juiceFill the glass with ice, then add 3 ounces of ginTop with 2 ounces of tonic water and gently stirResist the urge to add more garnishes! And for the less gin-inclined, the Chrysanthemum:Fill a mixing glass with iceAdd 2 ounces dry vermouth, 1 ounce Bénédictine, and 3 dashes of absinthe; stir until well-chilledStrain into a coupe glass and garnish with an orange twist Tune in every week to catch interviews with the liveliest voices from literature, the arts, sciences, history, and public affairs; reports on cutting-edge works in progress; long-form narratives; and compelling excerpts from new books. Hosted by Stephanie Bastek.Have suggestions for projects you'd like us to catch up on, or writers you want to hear from? Send us a note: podcast [at] theamericanscholar [dot] org. And rate us on iTunes! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our latest Happy Hour Live webcast features OurWhisky.com co-founder Becky Paskin just after she unveiled the Our Whisky Foundation to increase diversity within the whisky world. We're also joined by first-time guest cocktail and spirits writer Camper English and Scott Brunow from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society and the Scotch Test Dummies for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from medicinal cocktails to the latest SMWS releases and more. We'll start this episode off with breaking news, though...as the United States and Great Britain have cleared the way for the end of the UK's tariffs on Bourbon and other American whiskies by resolving their dispute over steel and aluminum exports. The 25% tariff has cost US whisky makers millions of dollars in lost export sales while raising prices for UK whisky lovers over the last four years.

Hosts Bridget Albert & Julie Milroy welcome spirits & cocktail writer, speaker, and judge Camper English - founder of Alcademics.com, CocktailSafe.org, & CocktailGreen.org

Did you know cocktails and spirits may contain ingredients that may be unsafe to consume for some people? Tracy speaks with cocktails and spirits writer, speaker, competition judge and consultant Camper English, whose website, cocktailsafe.org is focused on both the safety and legality of ingredients used. Tracy and Camper talk about allergen labeling and safety in cocktails. Useful Links https://www.cocktailsafe.org/ www.alcademics.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alcademics https://www.instagram.com/alcademics https://twitter.com/alcademics

Welcome to Episode 36: Show us those Squirt pics! (aka Day of the Dead). In this episode, we get unintentionally dirty with some drink history, and Aimee fills us in on Día de los Muertos and some of the holiday’s traditional foods.   The featured drink this episode is La Paloma. You can find the recipe DrunkDish.com. You can find the article by Camper English about the Paloma featured in this episode at www.alcademics.com Music by Andrew Huang.   Don't forget to rate and subscribe! iTunes/Apple Google Spotify   Blog: DrunkDish.com Twitter: @drunkdishpod Instagram: @drunkdish Facebook: Drunk Dish Podcast Email: drunkdishpod@gmail.com

Camper English is a former scientist and current cocktail & spirits writer. He's the creator of the directional freezing technique for making clear ice which is ubiquitous in bars around the world. And he's also the man behind websites like Alcademics, CocktailSafe.org and CocktailGreen.org.

San Francisco-based cocktail & spirits writer, speaker & educator Camper English is here to discuss Cocktail Safe - his new-ish website dedicated to safety in cocktail ingredients and techniques. Cocktail Safe has been getting a lot of attention due to the discussion around anti-malarial drugs being an effective treatment for Covid-19. Since Camper also happens to be an expert in quinine, tonic water and cinchona bark, he's here to set the record straight on all of this.   Camper's Links: Alcademics Cocktail Safe Twitter Facebook Instagram   Bit by a Fox Links: Blog Instagram Facebook Twitter Podcast Music

Camper English is back! A few years ago he was just starting his research into dangerous cocktail ingredients after several blog posts on his blog, Alcademics . After a several...

Camper English is one of the most enigmatic food and drinks writers in the world and for me to have an opportunity to sit down and chat was a dream come true. Join us every Tuesday & Friday as award winning industry stalwart, Shawn Soole interviews some of the hospitality industries top talents from around the world including bartenders, venue owners, distillers and industry supporters. Get points of view, advice and the backstories every week. Brought to you by www.soolehospitality.com FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM – Shawn Soole https://www.instagram.com/shawnsoole/ Soole Hospitality Concepts https://www.instagram.com/soolehospitalityconcepts/ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER - https://twitter.com/ShawnSoole --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/post-shift/message

In the race for innovation and creativity in the world of cocktails, many bartenders are reaching for ingredients that are potentially poisonous and could put themselves and their guests at risk. To help us navigate the world of dangerous ingredients, we are joined by cocktail writer Camper English, who has done years of research into this area of the cocktail world. Join us this week, as we learn about some surprisingly deadly ingredients that could leave you reeling from a lot more than a hangover.    Learn More: Cocktail Safe https://www.cocktailsafe.org Alcademics https://www.alcademics.com     ==============================   Join us every Monday as star bartender, Erick Castro, hangs out with some of the top bartenders from around the world while drinking a little bit of whiskey. The truth about bartending comes to the surface, since nothing is off limits and topics range on everything from sleeping with customers to the first time you got drunk.   FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: Erick Castro: www.instagram.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.instagram.com/BartenderAtLarge   FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:   Erick Castro: www.twitter.com/HungryBartender Bartender at Large: www.twitter.com/BartendAtLarge  

https://www.mixologytalk.com/147   It’s great to get creative with your cocktail recipes, but how do prevent your creativity from going too far? This week we’re chatting with Camper English about keeping cocktails safe.

For this episode I had to chance to connect with Camper English. Camper has written a book on the history of the gin and tonic, Tonic Water AKA G&T WTF, and is also known for his work on creating clear ice using directional freezing. We dive into Spanish G&T culture, directional freezing, San Francisco, and judging cocktail competitions. Links to Camper’s blog, book and Instagram are below. Hope you all enjoy, cheers folks. Alcademics: http://www.alcademics.com/ Camper’s Book: Tonic Water AKA G&T WTF Camper’s Instagram: @alcademics   Shots of History Instagram: @shotsofhistorypodcast Shots of History Website: http://shotsofhistory.com/

Welcome to our first official interview on the Bit by a Fox Podcast. This week we discuss the beloved Gin & Tonic with cocktail writer, ice expert, and mad scientist, Camper English who has recently taken a deep dive into the subject matter with his book "Tonic Water: AKA G&T WTF" This Week's Recipe: Gin & Tonic - served in a highball glass with ice 3 ounces of Beefeater London Dry Gin  4 ounces of Fever Tree Tonic Water (Bitter Lemon Tonic) 3 lime wedges  Fill your highball with ice. Add the gin & squeeze two limes for a little juice before plopping them in the glass. Then add tonic and give it a good stir. You can garnish with a lime wedge or an orange to bring out the Seville oranges in the Beefeater Gin. links:  Alacademics: http://www.alcademics.com   Bit by a Fox: blog: http://bitbyafox.com instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitbyafox/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BitByAFox/ music: https://www.humanworldwide.com

Camper English, the founder of Alcademics, is one of the most important cocktail writers working in the industry today. His experiments and findings have been discussed and implemented into home...

Greg’s book releases next week! Get it here. Staying humble? We taste Jade 1901 Absinthe. Anne of Green Gables’ lemonade at church picnic glasses. Greg reads from Whiskey by Michael Dietsch. We make a Rob Roy cocktail. We mention Dashfire Bitters. We mention Camper English’s Tales seminar this year. Greg hates banana ice and Lisa […]

Greg and Lisa podcast from Tales of the Cocktail 2015! In this episode, we interview Camper English, Tanya Cohn, Ivy Mix, Dale Degroff, Prairie Rose, and Philip Dobard. WHAT A DAY! Download Episode 3. If you enjoyed the show, please tell us so by writing an iTunes review. Thank you!

On the Bartender Journey Podcast #112, it’s a talk with cocktail blogger, writer and cocktail competition jugdge, Camper English!  Its a great conversation about making great quality clear ice, the first time he tended bar and cocktail trends. Listen with the player below or subscribe on iTunes or Sitcher Radio. See below for some of the tools used to make clear ice cubes, plus the Book of the Week: The PDT Cocktail Book by Jim Meehan. Also mentioned on the podcast this week, Gary Regan's new book  The Negroni: Drinking to La Dolce Vita, with Recipes & Lore If you enjoy the show please give us a rating and a quick comment on iTunes!  You can help the show by visiting our Tip Cup Page, or clicking through to Amazon with one of the links below. Tools Brian uses to make clear ice:  Small cooler, (fill about 1/3 with water and put in freezer with top open).  Jeweler's Hammer and Ice Picks - one Single Prong and one Six Prong.