EP1159903A2 - Tasting glass for alcoholic beverages - Google Patents

Abstract

The tasting glass, for distilled alcohol beverage products, has a limited zone at the inner side with an enlarged surface area of 50-1000 mm<2>, over the base of the glass. The enlarged surface area is formed by roughening through sand and/or ball blasting, or by etching. Or it can be formed by an insert e.g. of sinter glass.

Description

The invention relates to a tasting glass for alcoholic Distillates.

Such tasting glasses can be found in particular at Tasting high-proof distillates such as schnapps for Example fruit and brandy, grappa and other spirits use. These are generally more difficult to taste than others alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The alcohol is a characteristic of these products, but disturbs perception the typical aromas, especially the fruit-characteristic Flavors, and the flaw that disturb such distillates.

FR 2 641 960 A discloses a tasting glass which has an indentation on one side of the glass, which is formed at the middle height of the glass belly. This indentation caused when filling various alcoholic Beverages, especially wine, increased turbulence of the Liquid in the glass. This whirl effect gives the wine a significantly increased contact with the oxygen in the air and can thereby release its aroma more intensely and therefore more strongly unfold. However, this document only concerns intensification of flavors by promoting wine-oxygen contact in general and the flavorings have no way to develop through a time division.

An additional purpose of the indentation is granted that they are used for a comfortable handling of the glass can by holding the glass of the thumb in the trained Indentation lies and the stem between the index finger and Middle finger is held. This property of the mentioned object however, does not correspond to the characteristics in the least of the present invention.

GB 315 539 describes a vessel, in particular glass, with a rough floor surface and gaps on the inside release of the gas from the vessel carbonated drinks. This will make an intense Foaming, for example with beer, promoted so that the liquid surface of the beverage is significantly enhanced Hood arises, which then for a relatively long period of time remains preserved. The roughened inside surface and the However, the columns on the inside are not used for Unfolding of flavors.

From DE 4 015 188 A1 is also a container for carbonated Drinks known on the inside of the bottom of the vessel and / or has pores on the side walls that cause blistering support. These pores are filled with air and when Filling with a carbonated liquid takes place the conversion of the dissolved carbon dioxide in the gas state, the one The gas bubbles rise to the surface. Through the Pores cause a delay in the ascent of the bladder and extends the look and taste of the drink.

The subject of GB 1 421 680 is said to have a similar function fulfill. Drinking glasses for sparkling wine or champagne are described there, the bottom of which is a conical depression with a round base has, which protrudes into the stem. The surface of this The glass bottom is roughened and allows the ascent to rise Carbonic acid in the form of tubes or columns, which is the optical Effect increased by its attractiveness.

A comparable document is US 4,322,008, in which a Container with a roughened round spot on the inside bottom is equipped, which by grinding, sandblowing or etching will be produced. This is said to increase the amount of bubbles and achieve a reduction in the bubble size and thus a taste-improving Achieve the effect of the drink.

However, these writings are opposite to the present one Invention not obvious, since it is only one Supporting the formation of bubbles, on the other hand the visual attractiveness of the drink should increase.

The aim of the invention is to create a tasting glass in which the flavorings contained in alcoholic distillates be unfolded in such a way that they are sequential in time be released and thus a qualitative Improvement in tasting is guaranteed.

This goal is the subject of the above Art according to the invention by a limited on the inside of the glass Area with increased surface area reached. Means Such a training is the inside glass surface enlarged in some areas, creating an aroma zone. On Wetting this area ensures easy sticking the drop of distillate. Because of the large surface area evaporate the alcohol and the volatile components, such as Acetaldehyde, ethyl acetate and sulfur compounds. The authoritative Flavorings are immediately noticeable immediately afterwards.

To ensure a particularly effective tasting too , it is advantageous if the limited area is enlarged Surface above the given filling area of the Glass is provided. Accordingly, constant contact with prevents the distillate and thus falsifies the unfolded Fragrances through subsequent contact of the newly added un-evaporated alcohols with the aroma zone held on.

For a cheap and effective construction, it is advantageous if the roughened surface is within the limited Area provided by sand and / or shot peening of the glass is. Another manufacturing process is by etching or grinding as appropriate, such as simple Whet.

The tasting glass according to the invention preferably has etched, notched or ground, possibly one another intersecting grooves in the glass. Such embodiments of the Aroma zone enable an increasingly enlarged surface, in the alcohol can evaporate more easily and a temporal Development of the desired fragrances increased, as well as intensified becomes. It is also possible to use glass beads, balls, or similar Shaping designs separately to one below to attach the insert or attachment according to the invention described, such embodiments being the attractive at the same time Increase appearance.

In order to subsequently apply the limited according to the invention Enabling an area with an enlarged surface is it is favorable if an insert or attachment is made of a suitable material, preferably sintered glass is provided. During the An attachment according to the invention can be attached subsequently to manufacture be or a corresponding use with above properties inserted in a recessed position become. Subsequent placement also enables conventional ones To equip glasses with such a construction without one to use special manufacturing method.

According to the preferred embodiment, the invention Glued or melted an insert or attachment.

It is also an advantage if the limited area with enlarged surface round, elliptical, rectangular, square, is triangular, star-shaped or figure-eight-shaped, which enables a very diverse, variable optical design becomes. Allow rectangular or square shapes also simple and inexpensive to manufacture. On triangular enlarged area allows an improved Absorption of fragrances, especially when the triangle with its Tip is directed towards the glass bottom. Through the The shape of the distillate spreads towards the bottom in the event of subsequent unwanted rewetting of the Flavor zone minimized. On the other hand, a wider recording area allows to the glass rim, which is given by a triangle side, the taster a more effective test of the distillate bouquet. These advantages of qualitative detection and perception of the Fragrance components are especially shaped by a figure of eight or a star-shaped configuration of the roughened area is achieved, because, for example, a figure of eight shape from is very similar to human nostrils and thus a relieved Improved access to soaring flavors Perception on the part of the taster is guaranteed. Aesthetics in particular is due to the diversity of polygons Forms of training set no limits.

It is also extremely expedient if the limited area with an enlarged surface has an area of 50 to 1000 mm ² . This creates the possibility to keep the aroma zone in a limited area and to guarantee the conventional way of drinking by not using the aroma zone.

To the advantages and manifolds of the invention effective use of limited area with enlarged surface, it is convenient if the area mentioned is from the top edge preferably up to 3 cm below the top edge of the glass is provided. Especially with regard to an improved recording of the aroma components, it is convenient to locate the aroma zone near the To design glass edge, as a handling on the part of the taster is made considerably easier.

Figur 1 eine Seitenansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Verkostungsglases mit einer dreieckigen Form des begrenzten Bereiches mit vergrößerter Oberfläche;

Figur 2 eine vergrößerte Ansicht der Figur 1, die den begrenzten Bereich mit vergrößerter Oberfläche von außen zeigt;

Figur 3 eine vergrößerte Ansicht des erfindungsgemäßen begrenzten Bereiches mit vergrößerter Oberfläche in Form eines Dreieckes, auf die Glasinnenseite; und

Figur 4 eine vergrößerte Ansicht des erfindungsgemäßen begrenzten Bereiches mit vergrößerter Oberfläche in Form eines Rechteckes, auf die Glasinnenseite.

The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to a preferred exemplary embodiment shown in the drawing, to which, however, it should not be restricted. The drawing shows in detail:

Figure 1 is a side view of a tasting glass according to the invention with a triangular shape of the limited area with an enlarged surface;

Figure 2 is an enlarged view of Figure 1 showing the limited area with an enlarged surface from the outside;

Figure 3 is an enlarged view of the limited area according to the invention with an enlarged surface in the form of a triangle, on the inside of the glass; and

Figure 4 is an enlarged view of the limited area according to the invention with an enlarged surface in the form of a rectangle, on the inside of the glass.

Figure 1 shows a tasting glass according to the invention in the Side view that is just below the top of the glass a triangular limited area with an enlarged surface has, with the triangle tip directed downwards is.

Figure 2 shows a tasting glass according to the invention, which can be seen in an enlarged view. The limited area with an enlarged surface is designed in a triangular shape and is near the top of the glass. There is a triangle side aligned upwards.

FIG. 3 shows an enlarged tasting glass according to the invention View of what a look inside the Glass granted by the limited near the upper edge of the glass Area with an enlarged surface in a triangular configuration is shown.

Figure 4 shows the section of the limited area enlarged surface on the inside of the glass, the Form of the limited area represents a rectangle and in one appropriate distance from the upper edge of the glass.

Overall, a tasting glass is obtained, which is a offers more effective and efficient tasting options and traditional tasting methods, either by wetting of smell strips, or by simply moistening the back of the hand can be performed with the tasting agent accordingly be circumvented.

Claims (9)

Tasting glass for alcoholic distillates, characterized in that a limited area with an enlarged surface is provided on the inside of the glass. Tasting glass according to claim 1, characterized in that the limited area with an enlarged surface is provided above the given filling area of the glass. Tasting glass according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the enlarged surface is provided within the limited area by roughening by means of sand and / or shot peening of the glass. Tasting glass according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the enlarged surface is provided within the limited area by etched, notched or ground in, possibly crossing grooves in the glass. Tasting glass according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the enlarged surface is provided within the limited area by an insert or attachment made of a suitable material, preferably sintered glass. Tasting glass according to claim 1, 2 or 5, characterized in that the limited area with an enlarged surface is applied, preferably glued or melted, to the inside of the glass. Tasting glass according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the limited area with an enlarged surface is round, elliptical, rectangular, square, triangular, star-shaped or figure-eight. Tasting glass according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the limited area with an enlarged surface has an area of 50 to 1000 mm ² . Tasting glass according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the limited area with an enlarged surface is provided in a range from the upper edge to 3 cm below the upper edge of the glass.

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