Dock Street Wedding Beer is more than just a great tasting, Champagne-yeast based Wheat ale wrapped in a stunning label by artist Sarah Russell. It’s also chock full of symbolism, from the recipe to the artwork, to bring you and your guests luck, prosperity, and a joyous union (and a great party) at all your celebrations and beyond.
-DOCK STREET WEDDING BEER SYMBOLISM-
INGREDIENTS
Lemon Verbena symbolizes hope, optimism, and new beginnings.
Orange Blossom Honey - Orange Blossoms were first used in relation to a wedding by Queen Victoria, who had them embroidered onto her wedding dress as well as wearing a crown of fresh orange blossoms in her hair. Ever since then Orange Blossoms have been considered a harbinger of good luck, health, and fertility, and has been adopted a sign for eternal love.
Rosehips are believed to symbolize “waiting for true love.”
We added Lemon Peel because in Rome, Egypt and China, the lemon tree has long been considered a valuable luxury and a symbol of prosperity.
Sage symbolizes wisdom, thoughtfulness, longevity, good health, esteem and domestic virtue.
Champagne Yeast was used, in keeping with the tradition of toasting with Champagne to celebrate events like a wedding, engagement, addition to the family, and more.
LABEL ART
Birds Nest with Eggs symbolizes a safe + happy home. Eggs symbolize family or shared endeavors.
Orange Blossoms were first used in relation to a wedding by Queen Victoria, who had them embroidered onto her wedding dress as well as wearing a crown of fresh orange blossoms in her hair. Ever since then Orange Blossoms have been considered a harbinger of good luck, health, and fertility, and has been adopted a sign for eternal love.
Sage symbolizes wisdom, thoughtfulness, longevity, good health, esteem and domestic virtue
The Rope tied into a knot symbolizes just that - tying the knot.
The Robins Egg Blue of the label is your “Something Blue,” while also harkening back to the “Birds Nest with Eggs” symbolism.
The Sheaves of Wheat signify a good harvest, fertility, and closeness to the Earth and her resources.
In Egyptian mythology, the waxing Crescent Moon, like the one woven into the letters of “Dock Street” front and center, represented growth and fertility.
In Greek mythology, the Pomegranate has a strong association to Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, as well as Hera, the Greek goddess of marriage and childbirth.
Another fruit that is associated with Aphrodite is the Quince, which also appears in a lot of Renaissance artwork symbolizing the Goddess of love.
Eros, the god of love and carnal desire is depicted on the label as well, brandishing a bow and arrow.
Champagne Flutes symbolize the spirit of celebration, and represent the use of 100% Champagne Yeast in this wheat beer.
Honeybees symbolize focus, dedication, hard work, teamwork, generosity and prosperity.
