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Boston’s pubs are grappling with an unexpected beer shortage as thousands of Scottish football supporters flood the city for the World Cup, creating an extraordinary surge in demand for drinks.

More than 20,000 members of the Tartan Army have travelled to Massachusetts to support Scotland in their first two group stage fixtures.

Beyond the football action, these passionate fans have thrown themselves into the local culture, even visiting Fenway Park to catch a Boston Red Sox baseball game.

The massive influx of supporters has led to a record-breaking demand for beer, with several bars across the city reporting that their supplies are rapidly running out.

Scotland’s Tartan Army was seen marching towards Boston’s Fenway Park baseball stadium, creating a lively spectacle in the streets.

Noelle Somers, Chief Operating Officer at Henessy’s Bar in central Boston, described the extraordinary situation, noting that business after the Scotland versus Haiti match was three times higher than on St Patrick’s Day.

Speaking to the Boston Globe, she said, “We’ve been here for over 30 years and we’ve never seen anything like it.”

The bar reportedly ran out of beer on Sunday night before being restocked on Monday morning. Another shipment is expected on Thursday, just ahead of Scotland’s clash with Morocco on Friday evening.

Brewing company Sam Adams also experienced a similar situation, with its Boston taproom running dry over the weekend after demand for its famous Boston Lager soared to four times the usual level for a holiday period.

Scotland fans wearing kilts and playing bagpipes were seen during their march to Fenway Park, adding a distinctive flavour to the city’s festive atmosphere.

Billy DeCain of the Sam Adams Boston Taproom told NBC Boston, “We’ve never seen anything like it.”

Many venues across the city have been awash in blue, tartan, and the Saltire as the Tartan Army transforms Boston into their temporary home.

The city’s only Scottish-themed pub, The Haven, has become the central gathering spot for Scotland supporters.

To prepare for the World Cup crowds, owner Jason Waddleton stocked over 100 kegs of Tennents beer to ensure fans could enjoy their preferred pint.

Meanwhile, in Dallas, hundreds of England fans reportedly ignored police requests to disperse from a pub after consuming more than 5,000 beers ahead of the Three Lions’ World Cup opener.

Many of them continued celebrating late into Tuesday night at The Londoner Pub, dressed in costumes and wrapped in St George’s flags.

Although the pub had advertised extended opening hours, staff and two police officers eventually asked fans to leave just before 10 p.m.

The pub was ultimately cleared, but several supporters lingered on the balcony outside for a couple more hours.