Scotland fans drink Boston bars dry as Tartan army descends for World Cup (opens original article in a new tab)

Scottish football fans in Boston caused beer shortages during World Cup matches, with pubs reporting extreme demand and supply issues.

• Over 20,000 Scottish football fans arrived in Boston for World Cup matches, causing beer shortages in local pubs
• Bars reported tripled trade compared to St Patrick's Day with some running out of beer and needing restocks
• Sam Adams brewery saw four times higher demand for Boston lager than during holiday periods