August Schell Brewing Company

In 1999, the brewery invested in their growth by adding a new state-of-the-art brewhouse. With four, imported, stainless steel kettles, each operating a different stage of the brewing process, Schell's improved their efficiency and quality.

In 2002, Schell's acquired 109 year-old Grain Belt beer, in effect saving this legendary Minnesota beer from extinction. With the addition of Grain Belt, Schell's became the largest brewery in terms of gallonage in Minnesota and remains the oldest brewery in Minnesota. And while 140 years have slipped by since the first barrel of beer rolled off the docks at Schell's, one thing hasn't changed—the family's passion for brewing beers with substance.