RICHMOND, VA – After the overnight success of his song “Rich Men North of Richmond,” singer/songwriter/ginger Oliver Anthony has revealed that the inspiration for the controversial hit is actually people who hoard all the good bottles from The Veil Brewing Company. The general public understandably mistook the lyrics to mean politicians in Washington, D.C.

“Sure, all music is up to interpretation,” Anthony explained. “But if we’re being honest… I’m tired of these old money tickers comin’ down from Great Falls and McLean and getting all the Veil hype stuff. I’m tryin to drag back home and drown my troubles away in some pastry bois and I always miss out because I work overtime and can never make a release. The Veil hates locals like me and locals like you.”

Tim Perry, a craft beer enthusiast and resident of Falls Church, VA, doesn’t see the problem with people coming from surrounding area to collect bottles.

“What’s the big deal?” Perry said, stroking a bottle of Double Barrel Apple Brandy Bourbon Booberry Pie Sleeping Forever. “I’ve been a Veil customer since moving down here from NYC a couple years ago, and I refuse to be villainized for being successful. Like it’s my fault others don’t have the disposable income to spend $105 on 1000ml of Whangdoodles.”

The Veil Brewing head brewer and co-founder Matt Tarpey says it’s an honor for his beer to resonate with so many people.

“We appreciate being a part of the conversation,” Tarpey admitted. “I feel like our releases are pretty local-centric. Last year’s anniversary we did no shipping or proxies, so not sure where the local hate theory is coming from. I would have sworn that song was about greedy politicians not caring about the working man, but what do I know?”

Tarpey did admit, however, that he is not above using the newfound spotlight to his advantage, and added that “Fat Welfare Queens on Fudge Rounds” would be a great name for their next barrel-aged stout brewed with 300 pounds of cacao nibs.