Thousands of Scottish supporters, described by outlets as part of the “Tartan Army,” drink heavily in Boston during the week leading up to July 4. One report says about 50,000 supporters consume more than four times as much lager as Americans drink over the July 4 public holiday, leaving local bars “run dry.” In response, additional alcohol is reportedly transported into the city ahead of the arrival of England supporters, with thousands of pints of beer trucked in to meet expected demand. The accounts attribute the shortage to the scale of consumption by the Scottish fans rather than any specific dispute or regulation. The reports focus on the immediate impact on local venues and the logistics of supplying beer for the next wave of supporters. The coverage does not provide additional figures for England fans’ expected intake, nor does it specify which brands are being delivered or the exact locations served, but it portrays a rapid supply response to a sudden spike in demand during the international fan influx.