August Schell Brewing Company (New Ulm)
August Schell Brewing Company, New Ulm, Minnesota
August Schell Brewing Company in New Ulm, Minnesota, was founded in 1860 and is the second-oldest family-owned brewery in the U.S. after Yuengling. It brews Schell's beers and, since 2002, Grain Belt. The brewery offers 90-minute tours that include its original copper brew kettle and beer caves.
- Company
- August Schell Brewing Company
- Status
- Operating
- Opened
- 1860
- Employees
- Not stated
- Industry
- Food and beverage
- Revised
- November 12, 2026
What is made here
Schell's beers and Grain Belt beer.
Facts
| Address | 1860 Schell Road, New Ulm, MN 56073 (company: schellsbrewery.com) |
|---|---|
| Founded | Founded in 1860 by German immigrant August Schell with partner Jacob Bernhardt (reference: en.wikipedia.org) |
| Family brewery | Second-oldest family-owned brewery in America, after D. G. Yuengling & Son (reference: en.wikipedia.org) |
| Grain Belt | Acquired the Grain Belt recipe and brand in 2002 (reference: en.wikipedia.org) |
| Tour | About 90-minute tours, $10 (12 and under free), ending with sampling; covers brew house, original copper kettle and historic beer caves (company: schellsbrewery.com) |
Figures are as stated by the source named next to each one. Company figures are the company's own claims.
Can you visit?
Yes: Schell's Brewery Tour has hours, booking and age rules checked on the operator's site.
Sources
- Schell's Brewery: Tours (company, checked November 12, 2026)
- Wikipedia: August Schell Brewing Company (reference, checked November 12, 2026)
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