The London Beer Flood: The Bizarre 1814 Disaster That Drowned a London Slum in Beer
The London Beer Flood of 1814 killed eight people when a giant brewery vat burst, unleashing a tidal wave of porter through London’s deadliest slum.
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The London Beer Flood: A Disaster that Shook the City
On October 17, 1814, a devastating disaster struck the heart of London, known as the London Beer Flood. A massive vat of fermenting porter burst at the Meux & Co’s Horse Shoe Brewery, unleashing a tidal wave of beer that swept through the streets, claiming the lives of eight people and destroying several homes. This tragic event would have a lasting impact on the city and the brewing industry.