<P> The August Schell Brewing Company is a brewing company in New Ulm , Minnesota . It was founded by German immigrant August Schell in 1860 . It is the second oldest family - owned brewery in America ( after D.G. Yuengling & Son ) and became the oldest and largest brewery in Minnesota when the company bought the Grain Belt rights in 2002 . In September 2010 , it celebrated its 150th Anniversary with a two - day festival . Every year Schell 's also celebrates traditional German holidays with Bock Fest and Oktoberfest . </P>
<P> The August Schell Brewing Company is a brewing company in New Ulm , Minnesota . It was founded by German immigrant August Schell in 1860 . It is the second oldest family - owned brewery in America ( after D.G. Yuengling & Son ) and became the oldest and largest brewery in Minnesota when the company bought the Grain Belt rights in 2002 . In September 2010 , it celebrated its 150th Anniversary with a two - day festival . Every year Schell 's also celebrates traditional German holidays with Bock Fest and Oktoberfest . </P>
what is the second oldest brewery in america
what is the second oldest brewery in america
August Schell Brewing Company
August Schell Brewing Company