Beer labels tell you a lot about what’s inside the can or bottle you’re about to open—flavor, style, alcohol by volume, as well as where and by whom it was made.

They can also reveal the brewers’ favorite TV show or movie, or pay homage to a pioneering nun or local orchestra leader.

While it can be fun to marvel at the intricate or absurdly colorful labels that have become synonymous with craft beer, many beer-drinkers might sip on by and miss out on a whole other side of their favorite beverage.

“I feel like faces are so important—like they’re so personal. And that’s kind of why I like to do portraits because everyone’s face is so different.”