Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBoston pubs are experiencing a significant beer shortage due to the arrival of thousands of Scottish football fans for the World Cup. Over 20,000 members of the Tartan Army have travelled to Massachusetts for Scotland's initial two group stage matches. Henessy's Bar reported trade tripling that of St Patrick's Day, with its chief operating officer stating they had “never seen anything like it”. Sam Adams' Boston taproom also ran dry over the weekend, with demand for its lager four times higher than during a typical holiday period. Many bars across the city have been overwhelmed by the influx of Scottish supporters, leading to unprecedented demand for beverages. In fullScotland fans drink Boston bars dry as Tartan army descends for World CupThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in