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Scottish World Cup fans' thirst nearly drains Boston bars of beer
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Scottish World Cup fans' thirst nearly drains Boston bars of beer

From CNA · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Bars in Boston are preparing for a surge of Scottish football fans, who nearly depleted beer supplies during the first weekend of the World Cup.
  • Pubs required emergency beer deliveries to meet the demand from tens of thousands of Scottish supporters who have traveled to the city.
  • Boston's mayor praised the visiting fans for their passion, support of local businesses, and integration into the community.

Boston bars are bracing for a second wave of thirsty Scottish football fans, after the Tartan Army nearly emptied some pubs of beer during their World Cup debut weekend. The influx of tens of thousands of Scottish supporters for their first World Cup appearance since 1998 created unprecedented demand.

I've been in this business for over 30 years, and I've never seen anything like this.

— Billy DeCainGeneral manager of the Sam Adams Tap Room, describing the demand for beer from Scottish fans.

"I've been in this business for over 30 years, and I've never seen anything like this," said Billy DeCain, general manager of the Sam Adams Tap Room. The city center bar needed a special truck delivery from a Sam Adams brewery to keep up. DeCain worried they might have to switch to selling only cans.

We just about made it through. If we didn't have those emergency deliveries it would have been a tall task.

— Billy DeCainGeneral manager of the Sam Adams Tap Room, on the challenges of supplying beer to the fans.

Mayor Michelle Wu welcomed the fans, comparing their passion to that of Boston's own sports enthusiasts. "We count ourselves as among the most passionate and crazy sports fans anywhere. So, to see that same level of commitment and dedication, that brings true respect," Wu said, wearing a Scotland shirt. She praised the Tartan Army for supporting local businesses and treating Boston like a second home, expressing hope they would return.

We count ourselves as among the most passionate and crazy sports fans anywhere. So, to see that same level of commitment and dedication, that brings true respect.

— Michelle WuMayor of Boston, commenting on the Scottish fans' enthusiasm.

The Scottish fans' celebratory energy, including a bagpipe march to Fenway Park, has won over many locals. After facing Morocco, Scotland will play Brazil in Miami. Boston will then prepare for England's fans ahead of their match against Ghana.

The Scottish fans are the absolute best. They have been incredibly warm, they've been supporting our businesses, they have been getting to know our community and treating Boston as if it were another home away from home for them.

— Michelle WuMayor of Boston, praising the visiting fans.
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Originally published by CNA in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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