Standing proudly on her commitment to quality, Erika Rosenfeld is the owner of Post & Beam Brewing, LLC, established in Peterborough, New Hampshire, in 2018. She believes that great beer, brewed with time-honored techniques, will always find appreciative patrons, and she has refused to compromise on her products’ standards even when faced with financial and logistical challenges.
Ms. Rosenfeld oversees every aspect of the business, ensuring that the brewery at Post & Beam Brewing, LLC, maintains the highest standards of quality. She is also responsible for the administrative side of the operation, including ordering ingredients and supplies, managing finances, and handling staff. Deeply involved in the brewing process, she also manages the taproom. Ms. Rosenfeld prioritizes interfacing with her customers regularly, as this enables her to receive their feedback and better understand their preferences. She has built an exceptional team that shares her values and prioritizes craftsmanship over chasing industry trends. This commitment to quality has helped Ms. Rosenfeld carve a niche in a competitive industry and establish a loyal customer base that appreciates the consistency and excellence of her beer.
Measuring her success not just by her sales but by recognizing the place Post & Beam Brewing, LLC, holds in the community, Ms. Rosenfeld is proud to say that her business has become a fixture in the lives of many local patrons. Her location serves as a gathering place for celebrations and events. Seeing her staff as an extension of her family, she is passionate about maintaining a welcoming environment and a strong sense of community. Before founding Post & Beam Brewing, LLC, Ms. Rosenfeld spent years developing her business skills in various roles. She began her professional career after earning a bachelor’s degree from the University of San Diego in 2005, with a background in English and philosophy. With a long-standing passion for writing and reading, she took on a position as managing editor for a local auction company specializing in historic documents, autographs, and presidential memorabilia. However, after more than five years, she says she realized that her potential for growth there was limited.
As a result, Ms. Rosenfeld decided to make a change. Leveraging her experience as a district manager for several retail stores in Boston, where she honed her skills in hiring, training, and creating positive environments for both customers and employees, she resolved to pursue a new venture. As a brewing hobbyist, she was determined to create something of her own and founded Post & Beam Brewing, LLC, taking the plunge and betting on herself. Under Ms. Rosenfeld’s leadership, the company has grown into a respected business that is recognized for its commitment to sustainability and preservation. In 2019, the brewery received the Preservation Award from the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance, acknowledging the careful restoration of the historic building it occupies. More recently, in 2023, the brewery won the Sustainable Crop Beverage Award from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services for its environmentally conscious practices. Ms. Rosenfeld has also extended her influence beyond the brewery, serving on the executive board of the New Hampshire Brewers Association and as a board member for the New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association. Through these roles, she is a staunch advocate for the growth and sustainability of her state’s beer industry.
Optimistic about the future, Ms. Rosenfeld is planning for the next phase of her business. She is working on opening a second location in Charleston, Massachusetts, which she sees as a natural next step in her brewery’s expansion. Eager to collaborate with other breweries she admires, she regularly seeks feedback from respected industry leaders to improve her products. In the long term, Ms. Rosenfeld hopes to serve as an inspiration for new breweries.
