Scotland fans have descended on Boston for the World Cup, leaving pubs and bars running out of beer as more than 20,000 supporters embrace the city's hospitality. The Tartan Army have been savouring their American experience, with thousands attending a Boston Red Sox match at Fenway Park.
Beer Supplies Dwindle Across Boston
Numerous pubs and bars throughout the city have admitted to dwindling beer supplies amid unprecedented demand from parched travelling supporters. The city's sole dedicated Scottish establishment, The Haven, has emerged as a focal point. Proprietor Jason Waddleton, from Stonehaven, brought in over 100 kegs of Tennents to ensure fans could enjoy their preferred beverage.
Noelle Somers, chief operating officer at Hennessy's Bar in central Boston, revealed their custom following the Scotland v Haiti fixture had tripled that of St Patrick's Day. She told the Boston Globe: "We've been here for over 30 years and we've never seen anything like it." The establishment exhausted its beer supplies on Sunday evening before fresh stock arrived on Monday morning, with a further delivery expected before the Scotland v Morocco encounter on Friday evening.
Sam Adams Also Runs Dry
Brewing company Sam Adams has similarly witnessed its Boston establishment run dry over the weekend, with demand for its Boston lager reaching four times that of a typical holiday period. Billy DeCain of the Sam Adams Boston Taproom told NBC Boston: "We've never seen anything like it." Numerous bars across the city have been awash with blue, tartan and the Saltire as the Tartan Army have made Boston their base.
The scenes have left Americans amazed, with many saying they have never witnessed such fervour and demand. Scotland's opening two group stage fixtures are being held in Massachusetts, drawing thousands of fans who have embraced the local culture and hospitality.
