# Multimedia Malt Monitors The 'iPod Beer Tap Tab' Tracks Your Alcoholic Intake By Allison Love | Published 2010-08-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-beer-tap-tab References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/ipod-beer-tap-tab-kepps-a-tab-on-your-beer-intake/) & [cultofmac](http://www.cultofmac.com/pub-powers-bar-tab-with-ipod/55136) The iPod Beer Tap Tab is new innovation from the iPod world that monitors a person's booze intake. The tap tab works as a built-in [iPod docking station](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imirror) that tracks how many pints of beers have been ingested from each spout. The iPod Beer Tap Tab is a great idea for those who tend to get a little too tipsy a bit too often, which, let's face it, happens to the best of us. The [beer tap tab](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trust-bars) is currently in use in U.K. bars. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smart Alcohol Consumption:** Technology-centered solutions that monitor the amount of alcohol being consumed to prevent overindulgence. - **Smart Barware:** Digitally-enabled barware products that track beverage consumption to ensure responsible drinking. - **Personalized Drinking Experience:** Tailored drinking experiences that cater to individual preferences and promote responsible alcohol consumption. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bar and Hospitality:** Innovative products and services that promote responsible drinking practices and enhance customer experience. - **Smart Technology:** The integration of IoT and AI technology to develop innovative solutions that track and manage alcohol consumption. - **Alcohol Beverage Industry:** The development and introduction of digitally-enabled products that encourage responsible drinking practices and promote customer loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Service Beer Taprooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-taproom.md) - [AI-Powered Beverage Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pubinno-1.md) - [Branded Countertop Beer Taps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guinness-microdraught.md) - [Molecular Beer Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molecular-beer-printer.md) - [Beer-Branded Music Sharing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heifive.md) - [Rotational Bar Tab Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tab-app.md) - [Automated Beer-Brewing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-brewing-machine.md) - [Ultrasonic At-Home Beer Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guinness-microdraught-20.md) - [Beer-Dispensing Guitar Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slay-to-pay.md)