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Settle in for a Sleep Story about a medieval job that sounded like a dream: professional ale taster. But this is not a story of merry England; it's a fatalistic tale of corruption. In 14th-century London, the Thames was an open sewer and ale was the only liquid that wouldn't kill you. The "ale-conner" wasn't a guardian of quality. He was an enforcer for the powerful Brewers' Guild. His job was to control who could brew... and to destroy those who couldn't pay. In this immersive Sleep History documentary, follow a young brewer's son who takes this honored position to uphold his father's legacy of integrity. Instead, he learns the real job: how to shake down widows, accept bribes, and slowly drown his own conscience in the very ale he's supposed to be judging. This bedtime story is told with a calm narration designed for relaxation and deep sleep. TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS: 00:01 - Introduction: The Leather Breeches Test 01:26 - Chapter 1: The Dream (Father's Legacy) 05:50 - Chapter 2: The Position 09:51 - Chapter 3: The Training 17:16 - Chapter 4: The Daily Round 24:27 - Chapter 5: The Human Cost 32:41 - Chapter 6: The Reckoning 39:33 - Chapter 7: The Bitter End 46:49 - Conclusion: The Price of Standards 53:03 - Ambient Sounds: Campfire Crackling 📜IN THIS STORY, YOU WILL DISCOVER: How the "Assize of Ale" law was used by the Brewers' Guild not to ensure quality, but to enforce a corrupt monopoly and control the market. The infamous "Leather Breeches Test," where an ale-conner would sit in spilled ale, and if his breeches stuck, the ale failed—a "scientific" test that was really just theater used to extort bribes. The brutal human cost of the system, targeting independent "alewives" (often widows) who couldn't afford guild fees and were driven out of business. The occupational hazard of being a professional drinker, leading to a life of alcoholism, shaking hands, and becoming a "cautionary tale". How the guild system fought innovation, like hopped "beer" from the continent, to protect its own control over traditional (and quickly spoiling) English ale. 📚 FURTHER READING & SOURCES: This story is based on the real history of medieval trade guilds. For those interested in learning more, we recommend: "Liquid Bread: How Ale Built Medieval London" by Dr. Giles Kenway: A history of the brewing trade and its central role in the medieval economy. "The Guild's Stick: Regulation and Corruption in 14th Century London" by M.A. Harrows: Explores the power of trade guilds and the lives of their enforcers, like the ale-conner. ⏳ YOUR NEXT JOURNEY AWAITS The Shadow Scrolls (Dark & Tragic Histories): • The Shadow Scrolls The Golden Scrolls (Curious & Wondrous Histories): • The Golden Scrolls Middle Ages: • The Iron Chronicles 🕯️ ABOUT & SUPPORT THE SCROLLS: The Sandman's Scroll creates immersive historical sleep stories, exploring both the light and shadow of the past with calm, atmospheric narration. Every story is a carefully researched journey designed for relaxation, study, and deep sleep. If you enjoy these tales, the best way to support our archives is to subscribe, share, and comment with where you're listening from. Your support helps us unearth more forgotten chapters of history. #AleConner #MedievalHistory #SleepStory #DarkHistory #HistoryForSleep #SleepHistory #BoringHistory #HistoryPodcast #MedievalEngland #MiddleAges