Scotland fans drink Boston bars dry as Tartan army descends for World Cup

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1. 9d ago

   Tartan Army Depletes Boston Beer Supplies During World Cup

   Scottish fans emptied bars and liquor stores in Boston following a World Cup victory. The surge in demand led to emergency deliveries and the depletion of stocks at the Sam Adams Boston Taproom. England supporters arriving for a match against Ghana found the city's beer supplies nearly exhausted.

   What's confirmed:

   • The Sam Adams Boston Taproom ran out of the brand.
   • Tennent's Lager sent reinforcements to the U.S. to meet demand.
   • Heineken and White Claw increased supplies to help keep celebrations going.
   • England fans arrived in Boston for a game against Ghana after Scottish fans departed.
   • Scottish fans have also emptied alcohol barrels in Miami.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • An estimated 50,000 Scotland fans visited the city.
   • 20,000 Scots celebrated World Cup success.
   • Fans drank more than four times as much lager as Americans drink over the July 4 public holiday.
   • The consumption was triple that of St. Patrick's Day.
   confidence 80%
2. 15d ago

   Scottish Fans Deplete Beer Supplies in Boston Bars

   The Tartan Army has arrived in Boston for the World Cup. Local bars are running out of beer as Scottish supporters occupy the city's establishments.

   What's confirmed:

   • Scottish soccer fans have descended on Boston for the World Cup.
   • Local bars in Boston are running out of beer due to the presence of Scottish fans.
   confidence 100%