Scotland Fans Deplete Boston Bars of Beer During World Cup

WHO:

NBC Boston - Mayor Michelle Wu announced the sister city partnership with Glasgow at The Haven, a Scottish restaurant.

NBC Boston - David Clay, the British consul general in Boston, attended the announcement.

Pro Football Network - Scotland fans, referred to as the Tartan Army, traveled to Boston for the FIFA World Cup.

ESPN - Billy DeCain, representative of the Sam Adams Boston Taproom; Noelle Somers, chief operating officer at Hennessy's Bar; Paul Morris, representative of The White Bull Tavern; Scottish fan Dave Orr.

WHAT:

ESPN - The Boston Beer Co. reported that the Tartan Army drank four times as much Boston Lager as the bar usually sells over the weekend.

ESPN - Paul Morris of The White Bull Tavern stated, "Tennent's being number one," indicating it was the most popular beer among fans.

ESPN - Noelle Somers, chief operating officer at Hennessy's Bar, stated that sales "tripled St. Patrick's Day," highlighting the significant increase in business.

ESPN - The Boston Red Sox hosted "Scotland Day" at Fenway Park following Scotland's match against Haiti.

ESPN - The Boston Beer Co. reported that the Tartan Army drank four times what the company normally stocks during a typical four-day holiday stretch, necessitating emergency deliveries of beer.

ESPN - Paul Morris of The White Bull Tavern stated, "The fans have been unbelievable. They're great -- fun, drinking, partying -- having a great time."

ESPN - Noelle Somers, chief operating officer at Hennessy's Bar, noted that sales "tripled St. Patrick's Day."

ESPN - The Tartan Army led a fan march from Evans Way Park to Fenway Park, accompanied by bagpipe players.

ESPN - A conservative estimate saw at least 5,000 fans participate in the march, with thousands more attending the Red Sox game against the Texas Rangers.

NBC Boston - Mayor Wu signed documents to kick off the sister city process while chanting a Tartan Army chant: "No Scotland, no party."

NBC Boston - The Tartan Army adapted the chant to "No Wu, no party."

ESPN - The Boston Beer Co. stated that the Tartan Army drank four times what the company normally stocks during a typical four-day holiday stretch like the Fourth of July, necessitating emergency deliveries of beer.

ESPN - Paul Morris of The White Bull Tavern reported that Tennent's was the most popular beer among fans.

ESPN - Noelle Somers, chief operating officer at Hennessy's Bar, stated that they had been in business for over 30 years and had "never seen anything like it."

ESPN - The Boston Beer Co. stated that from Thursday to Sunday, the Tartan Army drank four times what the company normally stocks during a typical four-day holiday stretch.

ESPN - Billy DeCain of the Sam Adams Boston Taproom remarked, "We've never seen anything like it," in reference to the unprecedented demand for beer.

ESPN - Paul Morris of The White Bull Tavern reported, "Pretty much everything. We ran out of everything," indicating the extent of beer consumption by fans.

ESPN - Noelle Somers, chief operating officer at Hennessy's Bar, noted that sales "tripled St. Patrick's Day," highlighting the significant increase in business.

ESPN - The Boston Red Sox hosted "Scotland Day" at Fenway Park following Scotland's match against Haiti.

ESPN - The Boston Beer Co. stated that the Tartan Army drank four times what the company normally stocks during a typical four-day holiday stretch like the Fourth of July.

ESPN - Billy DeCain of the Sam Adams Boston Taproom remarked, "We've never seen anything like it."

ESPN - Paul Morris of The White Bull Tavern reported, "Pretty much everything. We ran out of everything," with Tennent's being the most popular.

ESPN - Noelle Somers, chief operating officer at Hennessy's Bar, noted that sales "tripled St. Patrick's Day."

ESPN - The Tartan Army led a fan march from Evans Way Park to Fenway Park, accompanied by bagpipe players.

ESPN - A conservative estimate saw at least 5,000 fans participate in the march, with thousands more attending the Red Sox game against the Texas Rangers.

ESPN - The Boston Taproom ran out of Boston Lager over a weekend due to Scotland fans drinking four times the usual amount.

ESPN - Boston Beer Co. reported that the Tartan Army drank four times what the company normally stocks during a typical four-day holiday stretch.

ESPN - Hennessy's Bar experienced sales that "tripled St. Patrick's Day."

ESPN - Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 at Gillette Stadium.

ESPN - A conservative estimate saw at least 5,000 fans participate in a march to Fenway Park.

WHERE:

NBC Boston - The announcement took place at The Haven, located in Jamaica Plain, Boston.

Pro Football Network - Boston, Massachusetts.

ESPN - Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts; Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts; The White Bull Tavern, Boston; Hennessy's Bar, Boston.

WHEN:

ESPN - Scotland's next match is against Morocco on "Friday" at Gillette Stadium.

ESPN - The fans watched Scotland's match against Haiti on a Saturday night.

WHY:

NBC Boston - The partnership aims to celebrate the deep ties between Boston and Scotland, including historical events like a Glasgow Rangers game at Fenway Park nearly 100 years ago.

ESPN - Scotland fans traveled to Boston to witness their men's soccer team play in its first World Cup in 28 years.

HOW:

ESPN - Boston Beer Co. scheduled an emergency delivery of beer on Saturday morning and planned extra deliveries for the week to meet the high demand.

NBC Boston - Thousands of fans dressed in kilts celebrated their World Cup victory over Haiti on Lansdowne Street, accompanied by a full band of bagpipes.

ESPN - Boston Beer Co. is adding extra deliveries of beer throughout the week to meet the high demand from fans.

ESPN - Boston Beer Co. scheduled an emergency delivery of beer on Saturday morning and planned extra deliveries for the week to meet the high demand.

ESPN - Boston Beer Co. scheduled an emergency delivery of beer on Saturday morning and planned extra deliveries for the week to meet demand.

(UPDATED June 19, 2026 08:45 UTC)

The Boston Beer Company reported a remarkable surge in sales, with the Tartan Army drinking four times as much Boston Lager as usual over the weekend. Following Scotland's match against Haiti, the Boston Red Sox celebrated "Scotland Day" at Fenway Park, where Noelle Somers, the chief operating officer at Hennessy's Bar, noted that sales tripled compared to St. Patrick's Day. To keep up with the overwhelming demand, Boston Beer Co. arranged an emergency delivery of beer on Saturday morning and planned additional deliveries throughout the week.

(UPDATED June 19, 2026 04:22 UTC)

The Boston Beer Co. reported that the Tartan Army drank four times its usual stock during a holiday stretch, prompting emergency beer deliveries. Fans celebrated with a lively march from Evans Way Park to Fenway Park, where at least 5,000 participants were joined by bagpipe players, and many more attended the Red Sox game against the Texas Rangers. Looking ahead, Scotland's next match is against Morocco on Friday at Gillette Stadium.

(UPDATED June 18, 2026 23:33 UTC)

Mayor Michelle Wu announced a new sister city partnership with Glasgow at The Haven, a Scottish restaurant in Jamaica Plain, Boston, where she signed the official documents while leading a chant from the Tartan Army that was adapted to say, "No Wu, no party." The event was attended by David Clay, the British consul general in Boston, and celebrated the strong historical ties between Boston and Scotland, including a notable Glasgow Rangers game at Fenway Park nearly 100 years ago. The festive atmosphere was heightened by thousands of fans dressed in kilts who celebrated their World Cup victory over Haiti on Lansdowne Street, accompanied by a lively band of bagpipes.

(UPDATED June 18, 2026 21:39 UTC)

The Boston Beer Company has reported that the Tartan Army consumed four times their usual stock during a typical four-day holiday stretch, prompting emergency beer deliveries to keep up with demand. Paul Morris from The White Bull Tavern noted that Tennent's emerged as the favorite beer among the fans, while Noelle Somers, chief operating officer at Hennessy's Bar, shared that in over 30 years of business, they had never experienced anything like this surge in demand. To address the situation, Boston Beer Co. is ramping up deliveries throughout the week to ensure fans have enough to enjoy.

(UPDATED June 18, 2026 19:45 UTC)

The Boston Beer Company reported an extraordinary surge in beer consumption over a recent four-day holiday, with fans drinking four times the usual amount. Billy DeCain from the Sam Adams Boston Taproom noted that they had never experienced such demand, while Paul Morris of The White Bull Tavern confirmed they ran out of everything due to the unprecedented consumption. In response to this overwhelming need, Boston Beer scheduled emergency deliveries, and Noelle Somers from Hennessy's Bar highlighted that sales had tripled compared to St. Patrick's Day, all coinciding with the Boston Red Sox's "Scotland Day" event at Fenway Park.

(UPDATED June 18, 2026 18:03 UTC)

The Tartan Army made a significant impact in Boston, where the Boston Beer Co. reported that they consumed four times the usual stock during a typical holiday stretch. Local bar owners noted unprecedented sales, with Hennessy's Bar seeing sales triple compared to St. Patrick's Day, while The White Bull Tavern ran out of nearly everything, especially Tennent's. The excitement culminated in a fan march from Evans Way Park to Fenway Park, featuring bagpipe players and drawing at least 5,000 fans, alongside thousands more who attended the Red Sox game against the Texas Rangers.

(UPDATED June 18, 2026 12:13 UTC)

Scotland fans, known as the Tartan Army, have made a splash in Boston, traveling to witness their men's soccer team play in its first World Cup in 28 years, and they certainly made their presence felt by drinking four times the usual amount of Boston Lager over the weekend. Local bars like Hennessy's experienced sales that tripled those of St. Patrick's Day, while at least 5,000 fans participated in a march to Fenway Park after Scotland secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Haiti at Gillette Stadium. As the excitement continues, Scotland's next match is set against Morocco on Friday at Gillette Stadium, and Boston Beer Co. is preparing with emergency beer deliveries to keep up with the enthusiastic crowd.