Overview
- Thousands of Scotland supporters poured into Boston after the national team’s June 13 win over Haiti, with estimates ranging from more than 20,000 to as many as 40,000–50,000 and roughly 5,000 fans marching to Fenway Park.
- Sam Adams’ downtown taproom reported selling roughly four times its usual Boston Lager over a four-day span and needed emergency deliveries after selling more than 3,000 pints and emptying dozens of kegs.
- Individual venues said weekend trade exceeded normal highs, with Hennessy’s reporting sales triple a typical St Patrick’s Day and some bars and liquor stores briefly running out of major brands.
- City officials and residents praised the fans’ conduct and community engagement while supporters raised nearly $30,000 for Providence charities and hospitals.
- Businesses and distributors have scheduled extra shipments ahead of Scotland’s June 19 match in Foxborough, a move that aims to keep taps flowing but could prolong supply strain as more visiting fans arrive.