International Bottled Water Tasting Class

Taste 20 still and sparkling waters from around the world in this water sommelier experience.



1.5 hours Location Financial District Class size 1 to 8 (public classes), 1 to 300   $47 - $55 ($55 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $50/guest for 2+ guests, $47/guest for 4+ guests)
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Think you can tell Fiji from Evian in a blind tasting? Know your Topo from your Pellegrino just from looking at the bubbles? Have you ever tried salty sparkling Spanish Vichy Catalan, or experienced the bizarre Borjomi from the Republic of Georgia?
Bottled waters differ dramatically in texture, minerality, carbonation, and finish. We’ll try lots of waters - some familiar and some super weird- and we’ll learn Why they taste the way they do in this alcohol-free experience.
We’ll start by blind tasting San Francisco tap to see if Hetch Hetchy is as heavenly as we’ve heard about. We’ll continue blind tasting bottled still waters from neutral to mineral-rich, then crack open a whole bunch of sparkling soda waters and go through them one-by-one.
This casual and fun tasting is perfect for curious drinkers, food lovers, coffee snobs, supertasters, sober folks, and people with strong opinions about H2O. Many attendees walk away with a new favorite brand. Skeptics leave convinced that water has plenty of flavor.
Your host, Camper English, has taught water tasting and beverage sensory classes to bartenders and curious consumers in San Francisco and around the country for years.
Private Classes and Events: The ticketing here on ClassBento can be confusing, so here's the deal:
  • Private classes held in my office, 1-8 students $450 total
  • Offsite events: These can vary from a casual stop-by tasting table with a few waters to a formal seated tasting in a conference room. I've done events with as few as 4 people to more than 250. Please contact me for an estimate.


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Upcoming dates for International Bottled Water Tasting Class

Times are Los Angeles time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 3:33pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

10 upcoming dates between 21 Nov 2026 and 30 Jan 2027.

  • Sat, Nov 21 2026, 11:30am-1pm
  • Sat, Dec 12 2026, 11:30am-1pm
  • Sat, Jan 2 2027, 11:30am-1pm
  • Tue, Jan 5 2027, 6pm-7:30pm
  • Sat, Jan 9 2027, 11:30am-1pm
  • Tue, Jan 12 2027, 6pm-7:30pm
  • Sat, Jan 16 2027, 11:30am-1pm
  • Tue, Jan 19 2027, 6pm-7:30pm
  • Sat, Jan 23 2027, 11:30am-1pm
  • Sat, Jan 30 2027, 11:30am-1pm
What you'll get
  • Taste ~20 still and sparkling waters
  • Brainstorm tasting notes you create as a group!
  • Have fun with TDS measurement
  • Learn labels, minerals, pH, and water categories
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Knowledge required
All skill levels are welcome!
What to bring
  • An open mind and enthusiasm to learn
  • A relatively clean palate - best not to have coffee close to class time!
  • Dates, friends, coworkers!
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.

This experience would also be a creative gift for her, gift for mom, Xmas gift or gift for couples.


FAQ

Where is the class held?
The class is limited to just 8 students and is held in an office in SF’s Financial District.
Location

Alcademics - 57 Post Street Suite 608, San Francisco, CA

Right by the Montgomery Bart/Muni station in the Mechanics Institute Library building

Your teacher can also travel within 7 miles of Financial District, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Recent reviews of International Bottled Water Tasting Class

  • 5/5 from Joanne Wong, attended Sep 2026: Camper is super informative and entertaining. The format of the class was well-structured and easy to understand, and I learned a lot about my own water preferences that I wasn't aware of before. Great class if you're a fan of still mineral water, sparkling water, and developing your palate!
  • 5/5 from Sonya Hetrick, attended Aug 2026: The instructor was very knowledgeable and I learned so much about water! As a bonus, you can visit the Mechanics Instiute Library for 15 minutes after class
  • 5/5 from Thomas Hall, attended Jul 2026: Loved it! It dispelled the mysteries about bottled waters, their Ph, their effervescence, their origin, their purity. Fun from start to finish. And we got to take home the “left overs!”
  • 5/5 from Tori Bazz, attended Jun 2026: I learned SO much in this class. I came in hating the taste of most waters and not understanding why and left with a new favorite brand and understanding of how certain water types affected taste. Camper was so engaging, and it was just a blast. Can't wait for a more in-depth class in the future!
  • 5/5 from Paris Shan, attended Jun 2026: Very fun and unique experience! Camper really knows his stuff about water. Definitely recommend for anyone.
  • 5/5 from Samuel Huang, attended May 2026: Very fun and educational. Camper is so knowledgeable and guided us through a huge range of waters. Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Karen Palamos, attended May 2026: A very informative class with a highly knowledgeable teacher in a relaxed and friendly environment. Amazing to experience different waters and compare the differences and similarities. Loved the range of flavors and qualities of the waters sourced from various parts of the globe. Instructor was patient and generous with his knowledge.
  • 5/5 from Maddy Frank, attended May 2026: Had a great time and learned a lot! Would highly recommend if you are curious about water.
  • 5/5 from Averley Huang, attended Apr 2026: This was super fun. Glad to hear other people are passionate about water like me!
  • 5/5 from Michelle Pan, attended Apr 2026: Super fun learning and tasting through different brands of water!
Your teacher

Alcademics
Alcademics

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I am a cocktails and spirits writer and educator, covering drinks here in San Francisco for over 20 years, and contributing to the SF Chronicle, Popular Science, Food & Wine, and dozens of other publications. My books have been reviewed by the New York Times and Scientific American.
I have taught classes and given talks for more than a decade, with a particular focus on science and history. (My published experiments changed how ice is made all over the world!) My primary subject matter expertise is in ice, water, bitter flavors, and the history of alcohol and medicine. Everything I know about San Francisco history I learned from studying the saloons of old.

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