Boston's local businesses have reported unprecedented resource depletion and emergency supply demands following a massive influx of foreign soccer supporters, overwhelming established local commerce.
The Samuel Adams downtown Boston taproom ran out of its signature Boston Lager over the weekend. The taproom recorded sales of more than 4,000 pints of Boston Lager, consuming almost 90 empty kegs, according to Boston Beer Co. manager of communications Devon Savage.
Savage reported that from Thursday through Sunday, the foreign visitors, identified as the 'Tartan Army,' drank four times as much Boston Lager as the taproom typically sells during a four-day holiday stretch, such as the Fourth of July. This demand necessitated four emergency deliveries to restock the local product.
Despite the taproom offering 20 different beers on tap, including many exclusive to the location, Scottish fans primarily consumed Boston Lager. Savage stated, "We're trying to make the taproom their home away from home while in Boston."
Hennessy's Bar, a local establishment operating for over 30 years, also experienced severe strain, tripling its St. Patrick's Day sales last weekend before running out of beer entirely, NBC reported. Noelle Somers, chief operating officer of Hennessy's Bar, told the Boston Globe, "We've been here for over 30 years, and we've never seen anything like it."
Federal Wine & Spirits reported its refrigerator door broke from being opened too many times, according to NBC, and its stock of Budweiser and Corona beer was wiped out in a single day.
The Globalist Mechanism at Work
The city of Boston was selected to host two of Scotland's FIFA World Cup matches this year, a decision that brought the 'Tartan Army' to the city in droves. This transnational sporting spectacle is the direct cause of the current strain on local resources and businesses.
Reports indicate that some Scottish supporters began their heavy consumption early, drinking all the beer on their planes to America, with some starting as early as 1 AM.
Following Scotland's 1-0 victory over Haiti at Gillette Stadium last Saturday, approximately 5,000 fans marched to Fenway Park, displaying kilts and bagpipes, further demonstrating the scale of the foreign influx.
Boston Beer Co. manager of communications Devon Savage described the situation, stating, "It's been a wild time in Boston as the Tartan Army has taken over." He added, "As large groups of Scots swarmed Boston this week to experience the best of American culture while cheering on their soccer team, they found the Samuel Adams downtown Boston taproom. And they happily stayed for more than one pint!"
Costs to Local Commerce and Culture
The overwhelming demand placed on local establishments highlights the immediate costs borne by the native working class and local commerce when cities prioritize hosting globalist events. The focus on a single local product, despite diverse offerings, also indicates a temporary cultural imposition on local spaces.
Scotland is scheduled to play Morocco on Friday in Boston, with another match against Brazil on June 24 in Florida, indicating a continued impact on local resources in host cities.
A Reddit thread discussing the situation showed a range of public reactions, with commenters expressing sentiments such as, "Not surprised," and "We feel pride for a variety of reasons, but nothing swells the heart like hearing your fellow Scots have drunk another city dry."