# AI-Powered Sake Bars Yummy Sake Collective's Next-Gen Bar Helps Drinkers Determine What They Like By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-06-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sake-bar References: [japantimes.co.jp](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2019/06/08/food/yummy-sake-collective-new-pairing-blind-tasting-ai-tech/) & [yummysakecollective.jp](http://yummysakecollective.jp/) It can take a lot of experimentation to determine what kinds of alcohol products are the most pleasing to the palate and Yummy Sake Collective is a new [sake bar in Japan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kay-sake) that is on a mission to simplify this process for consumers. Even though different kinds of sake can be identified by their freshness, acidity and bitterness, menus often leave people with a lack of information that only comes from experience and tasting various kinds of sake oneself. Yummy Sake Collective in Tokyo makes the most of an [app powered by artificial intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-menu-recommendation) to help patrons quickly realize their likes and dislikes. The bar has identified [12 flavor profiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diageo-flavorprintconnect) and offers a blind sampling experience that lets adults rate their favorites—and least favorites—using the AI app. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **AI-powered Bars:** Opportunity to create more personalized experiences by integrating AI in bars and nightclubs. - **Blind Sampling:** Opportunity to introduce blind tasting events for various alcohol products to encourage consumers to try new things. - **Data-driven Menus:** Opportunity to incorporate data analytics to create more informative menus for alcohol products. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** Hotels, resorts, and spas can implement similar AI-powered experiences to enhance customer satisfaction. - **Beverage:** Beverage companies can create more personalized products based on data gathered from AI-powered tastings. - **Technology:** Technology companies can develop AI-powered tools for the hospitality and beverage industries to help improve customer experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Concocted Alcoholic Libations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chhai.md) - [AI-Powered Cocktail Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whats-your-cocktail.md) - [AI-Powered Bartenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-bartender.md) - [Commercial AI Mixologists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brandmuscle-tastebuds.md) - [AI-Generated Cocktail Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-cocktail-menu.md) - [AI Cocktail Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thirsty-bot.md) - [AI-Powered Beverage-Rating Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-raiders.md) - [Emotional Introspection Drinking Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-and-words.md) - [AI-Recommended Wine Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sippd.md)