# Predictive Drinking Apps Next Glass Learns the Drinks You Like to Make Data-Driven Suggestions By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-11-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next-glass References: [digitalbuzzblog](http://www.digitalbuzzblog.com/next-glass-data-driven-taste-matching-app/) & [nextglass.co](http://nextglass.co/) When it comes to drinking, if you're someone who prefers to stick to a few tried-and-true favorites rather than branching out into new territory, the Next Glass app is a great system to consult. Next Glass is data-driven and starts to develop a [unique "taste profile"](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diageo-flavorprintconnect) for you based off of your favorite [beers and wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drink-note). To use the app to see how you might like a drink that's totally foreign to you, all you need to do is scan a wine or beer's label, and the app will immediately get to work to tell you how much of a match it will be to your tastes. Another neat feature of the Next Glass app is its [social aspect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharevino), since you can develop a network of friends and family members, and it will take everybody's tastes into consideration if you're looking to buy a new drink that will suit everyone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Data-driven Drinking:** Opportunity for innovative apps to personalize drink recommendations based on user preferences and data analysis. - **Label-scanning Technology:** Potential for disruptive apps utilizing image recognition to quickly analyze beverage labels and provide personalized recommendations. - **Social Drink Recommendation Networks:** Opportunity to create platforms where users can connect with friends and family to share and receive personalized drink recommendations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beverage Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for app developers to create personalized and data-driven apps for the beverage industry. - **Technology and Image Recognition:** Potential for disruptive innovation in image recognition technology to analyze and interpret beverage labels for customized recommendations. - **Social Networking:** Opportunity to leverage social networking platforms to connect users and create communities focused on sharing and receiving personalized drink recommendations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personalized Wine Recommendation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-wine-recommendation-app.md) - [AI-Powered Beverage-Rating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-raiders.md) - [Drink Tracking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixmate.md) - [Digital Mixology Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-mixology.md) - [Wine Intelligence Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firstleaf-ai.md) - [AI-Powered Cocktail Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whats-your-cocktail.md) - [Mindful Drinking Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pour-decision.md) - [Health-Focused Alcohol-Tracking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcoholtracking-app.md) - [Non-Alcoholic Discovery Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/na-drink-locator-app.md)