Foolproof Brewing Company welcomed Oktoberfest season with its Augtoberfest held in the “dead of summer” at its Pawtucket brewery on Aug. 13. Guests enjoyed music from The Pogs and the Kickin Brass Band, access to food trucks including La Costa Lobster & Tacos, a souvenir German stein and special events including the stein-hoisting contest among the day’s activities, as well as plenty of cold Foolproof brews such as Foolproof Ocean State Lager, 4.8% ABV; Foolproof Ocean State Amber Ale, 4.8% ABV; and Foolproof Augtoberfest Märzen Lager, 6% ABV. Foolproof Brewing produces its handcrafted beers from its Grotto Avenue location, which includes a 30-barrel brewhouse and taproom, and is distributed by Mission Beverage in Rhode Island.
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- Foolproof Brewing Company stood ready to host its Augtoberfest on Aug. 13.
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- Guests enjoyed the day of Rhode lsland-made brews, German themed music, food trucks and games.
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- Cold brews included Foolproof Ocean State Lager, Ocean State Amber Pale Ale and Augtoberfest Märzen Lager.
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- Stein hoisting is a traditional Bavarian contest in which competitors hold a full 1-liter beer stein in front of their bodies with a straight arm, parallel to the ground, with the last person holding the pose declared the winner.
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- Foolproof Augtoberfest Märzen Lager, 6% ABV, is also available canned.
Photos courtesy of Foolproof Brewing Company.
