Above: Martin describes the lengthy double distillation process used to separate the alcohol from the leftover byproducts of the mash. Below: Edelbrand's brandies bear their Swiss Romansh names - the offi cial language of Martin's home region of Graubunden. Joining the six fl agship vinars at center is a new collaboration with Urban Chestnut Brewing Co. Vinars da gervosa is a bierbrand distilled from the St. Louis-based brewery's Thrales, a Russian Imperial stout. DECEMBER 2021 | RURALMISSOURI.COOP XXhttp://www.RURALMISSOURI.COOP