The beer flood in London's St. Giles in 1814 was a bizarre and devastating occurrence resulting from the rupture of a huge fermentation vat at the Meux Brewery. On that day, a colossal 1,470,000 liters of beer suddenly gushed into the streets, creating a chaotic scene. The brewery, known for producing porter beer, was caught off guard as one of its massive wooden vats, holding a significant volume of beer, cracked open. The resultant tidal wave of stout rapidly flooded the surrounding area, sweeping away furniture, demolishing walls, and impacting nearby homes and businesses. First responders and local residents scrambled to help, but the deluge was overwhelming.The devastating impact of this spill resulted in eight fatalities, primarily due to the sheer force of the wave and the collapse of structures. Many people were drawn to the scene to collect the flowing beer, creating an ironic mix of tragedy and revelry. Eyewitness accounts describe how the community was taken over by the surge of beer, with people both mourning the loss of their neighbors and celebrating the unexpected windfall. Efforts to calculate the financial losses incurred by the damage to property and the lost beer became part of the discussion around the incident in its aftermath.This peculiar disaster raised important questions regarding regulations and safety practices in breweries, which were largely unregulated at the time. The brewery owners and local government had to address concerns about negligence and the regular risks associated with large fermentation processes. The incident would also lead to considerations about urban infrastructure and the need for better safety measures as industrialization progressed in the 19th century.