Scotland Fans Cause Beer Shortages in Boston During World Cup
TODAY.com • • sports
Key Points:
- Boston soccer bars are experiencing unprecedented crowds and alcohol sales due to the influx of Scottish World Cup fans, known as the "Tartan Army," following Scotland's win over Haiti on June 13.
- The Phoenix Landing, a popular soccer bar, reported its busiest week in 31 years, running out of 20 of its 24 draft beers and requiring multiple alcohol deliveries to keep up.
- Other venues like The Banshee and Sam Adams Boston Taproom also saw record beer consumption, with some bars selling out of popular beverages like Samuel Adams Boston Lager and Kronenbourg.
- Massachusetts has extended bar service hours to 3 a.m. through July to accommodate World Cup celebrations, further boosting the festive atmosphere and business.
- Bars are preparing for a highly anticipated June 19 with back-to-back U.S.-Australia and Scotland-Morocco games on a holiday, expecting even larger crowds and heavy demand.
