Scottish fans drain Boston bars of beer after World Cup win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 8:44 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Scottish soccer fans have significantly boosted beer sales in Boston following their team's 1-0 victory over Haiti in the 2026 World Cup. Local establishments, including the Samuel Adams Downtown Boston Taproom, reported unprecedented demand, requiring emergency deliveries of Boston Lager. Fans, known as the Tartan Army, consumed over 3,000 pints during a four-day stretch, surpassing typical holiday weekend sales by four times. Bars like the White Bull Tavern also experienced shortages, as patrons sought to celebrate. Looking ahead, Scotland will play Morocco next on June 19 at 6 p.m. ET.
- •Scottish fans celebrated a 1-0 win over Haiti on June 13.
- •Samuel Adams Taproom ran out of Boston Lager after high demand.
- •Over 5,000 fans marched to Fenway Park after the match.
- •Next match for Scotland is against Morocco on June 19.
- 8:44 PMYahoo Sports — Scottish Soccer Fans Are Drinking Boston's Bars Out of Beer: 'Never Seen Anything Like It'
"The Boston Taproom, which offers 20 beers on tap, reportedly ran out of Boston Lager over a four-day period
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