The Great Beer Flood of 1814

In 1814, London experienced the Great Beer Flood, an unexpected deluge of 323,000 gallons

of beer that left the city awash. A massive brewery tank exploded, sending a tidal

wave through the streets, toppling buildings, and shocking residents. Yet,

in a stunning twist, the courts declared it an ‘Act of God,’ absolving the brewery of financial liability.

An unbelievable legal loophole left a path of destruction and a legendary tale.