Scotland fans celebrate World Cup in Boston, boosting local beer demand

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Ever since Scotland fans learned they’d begin the country’s ninth World Cup appearance in Boston, plans were being made for a party. “I knew there was going to be a tsunami of Tartan Army (Scotland fans),” said Jason Waddleton, a Scotland native and owner of The Haven, a Scottish restaurant and bar in Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood since 2010. First, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey agreed to temporarily extend bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup.

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As the Tartan Army descended upon Boston for the World Cup, the city's hospitality venues are reportedly struggling to keep pace with the demand for beer. More than 20,000 Scotland fans have travelled to Massachusetts, where Scotland’s first two group stage matches took place. Dillon's manager, Eric Lemoult, said the city is used to lots of football fans, but the Tartan Army “party them under the table”.

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Scotland fans have brought a festive atmosphere to Boston during the World Cup. The Tartan Army, as they’re known, has filled bars and restaurants, boosting the local economy and challenging beer supplies. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey extended bar hour…