OUR PHILOSOPHY

At Foolproof, we think about beer a bit differently. To us, beer is not just an alcoholic beverage but an experience that should be thoroughly savored and enjoyed. That’s why when we brew each beer, we think about specific life experiences and what style of beer would be absolutely perfect for that particular occasion. That’s how we came up with the concept of “experience-based brewing.” Each of our beers serves as a tribute to a sacred beer drinking experience—whether you’re watching a baseball game, relaxing at home on a rainy day, or just catching up with friends at the local pub, Foolproof’s goal is to create a unique and fulfilling beer experience for you. Cheers! And remember, it’s Your Life. Your Beer.

	Nick Garrison President & Founder Like most people in the brewing industry, Nick started his career as an avid homebrewer. After only a few months of making his own tasty brews and even brewing all of the beer for his own wedding, Nick quickly realized that what started as a hobby had quickly spiraled into an obsession. Determined to turn his dream of owning his own brewery into a reality, Nick set out to put  together a plan and a team. Four years later, Foolproof was born!
	Damase Olsson Brewmaster Damase began his brewing career after taking a course on homebrewing in Rhode Island. After many moves and many batches later, he left his lucrative career as a chemist and went to brewing school. Upon graduating, Damase became a volunteer brewer at Nashoba Valley Winery and Brewery and then accepted a full-time position at Pennichuck Brewery in Milford, New Hampshire (one of those towns where he used to homebrew many years before) and rose to the position of head brewer. He is now thoroughly ensconced back in the Ocean State as Brewmaster for Foolproof. Coincidentally, Damase is the 46th great-grandson (that is great 46 times) of Saint Arnold (Arnulf) of Metz, the Patron Saint of Brewers!
	Kyle Pauly Sales Manager / Assistant Brewer While taking time off from UMass Amherst after his freshman year, Kyle began his microbrewery career as an assistant brewer with Ipswich Brewing. With a new-found passion, Kyle continued building his industry experience working for various breweries across the Northeast. Now the sales manager for Foolproof, Kyle is enjoying the fulfillment of working for Rhode Island’s newest brewery. If you’re a craft beer drinker in Rhode Island, it’s only a matter of time before you bump into Kyle during his various beer travels to the Ocean State’s best craft beer bars and retailers!
	Lucy Unofficial Mascot Part dog, part pig, Lucy is Foolproof’s unofficial mascot. Though not technically an employee, Lucy brings a lot to the table (mostly bad gas and wrinkles). Unfortunately, Lucy is the only “growler” you’ll find at our brewery because we’re not allowed to sell them to you!