Foolproof Brewing Company
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Brewing |
| Predecessor | High Jinx Brewing Company |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder | Nick Garrison |
| Headquarters | Pawtucket , United States |
Area served | Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut |
Key people | Damase Olsson (Brewmaster) |
| Products | Beer (Barstool, Raincloud, La Ferme Urbaine, Backyahd), beer-infused soaps |
Foolproof Brewing Company—originally known as High Jinx Brewing Company—is a brewery located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
History
The brewery was established in 2012 by Nick Garrison, a Massachusetts native and former homebrewer. Initially operating under the name High Jinx Brewing Company, the business rebranded to Foolproof Brewing Company prior to commencing sales to prevent trademark issues with Magic Hat's Jinx and Pennsylvania's HiJinx. The inaugural brew was crafted in December 2012, with sales within Rhode Island starting the following month, January 2013.
By the close of 2013, Foolproof had doubled its production capabilities and extended its distribution network into Massachusetts and Connecticut, securing an early foothold in the regional market.
Beers
Foolproof offers a selection of limited seasonal and specialty brews alongside four flagship beers available year-round: Barstool, a golden ale; Raincloud, a porter; La Ferme Urbaine, a farmhouse ale; and Backyahd, an IPA whose name reflects the Eastern New England pronunciation of “backyard.” The brewery promotes its beers by linking them to particular drinking occasions. Distinctively for a smaller brewery, Foolproof primarily packages its main labels in cans, emphasizing cans’ superiority in maintaining flavor quality. Production is overseen by Brewmaster Damase Olsson, who brings experience from his previous roles as a chemist and brewer at Nashoba Valley Winery and Pennichuck Brewery.
In January 2014, Foolproof diversified its offerings by introducing beer-infused soaps created in partnership with Spindrift, a soap producer based in Newport.