The tragic “beer flood” of London in 1814 is one of those true stories that are hard to believe. On October 17, 1814, a devastating flood of beer shocked the West End of central London. A massive vat filled with beer at a brewery burst, causing a chain reaction that led to a beer flood, destroying buildings and sweeping people away. The tragic outcome was nine dead, many injured, and immeasurable damage. A factory with hundreds of workers was destroyed, and the main culprit, a member of parliament from the ruling Conservative Party, not only avoided condemnation for the tragic incident but was instead rewarded with a tax exemption!
Nikolas Angelidis takes you through the events that led to the great beer flood of London, as well as its aftermath, in a documentary-style episode with facts and music.