Sensory aroma glass

Abstract

A sensory aroma glass is disclosed. According to one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a fluid barrier; and a fluid container designed for containing a fluid. The fluid barrier is in contact with the rim or internal or external sidewall of the fluid container. The fluid barrier extends into the fluid container. The fluid barrier has an opening that allows aroma of the fluid to escape from the fluid container without allowing the fluid to escape from the fluid container.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A method, comprising:
 portioning a fluid in a fluid container having a fill line; and   fitting the fluid container with a fluid barrier, wherein the fluid barrier is in contact with a rim of the fluid container, extends into the fluid container, and has an opening,
 wherein an aroma of the fluid escapes from the opening, and 
 wherein the fluid container allows a fluid to be filled below the fill line to prevent the fluid from escaping through the opening even when tipped in any direction. 
   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the apparatus is prefilled with fluid for aroma sampling and is vacuum sealed. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the fluid barrier is cone shaped. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the opening includes a sieve cover. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the opening includes an inter-crossing rail cover. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the fluid container and the fluid barrier screw together. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the fluid container allows the inside contents to be visually inspected from the outside. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein the fluid container is composed of transparent material. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the fluid barrier and fluid container are molded from a single piece of material. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the fluid barrier and fluid container are welded together to form a single piece.