Scottish World Cup Fans Drain Boston’s Beer Supply

Scottish World Cup supporters, the Tartan Army, have flooded Boston bars, draining beer taps and turning the city’s pubs into their busiest in decades as Scotland plays and fans celebrate around World Cup matches. Bar owners say demand has been overwhelming—even a typical major weekend can’t compare—and some venues ran out of kegs and popular brews. Massachusetts lawmakers also extended alcohol service to 3 a.m. through July to accommodate World Cup crowds, as pubs prepare for more high-profile games on June 19 and beyond, a development that could boost football’s profile in the U.S.