What are the types of alcohol?

There are many ways to classify alcohol, so I'll break it down into a few categories:

By Production Method:

* Fermented: Made by yeast converting sugars into alcohol. Examples: beer, wine, sake, mead, cider.

* Distilled: Fermented beverages are heated, and the alcohol vapors are collected and condensed. Examples: whiskey, vodka, gin, rum, tequila, brandy.

By Base Ingredient:

* Grains: Whiskey, beer, vodka (some varieties), some liqueurs

* Fruit: Wine, cider, brandy, liqueurs

* Sugarcane: Rum

* Agave: Tequila, mezcal

* Potatoes: Vodka (some varieties)

By Alcohol Content:

* Low: Beer, cider (typically 4-6% alcohol by volume (ABV))

* Medium: Wine (typically 10-15% ABV)

* High: Spirits (typically 40-50% ABV, though some can be much higher)

By Flavor Profile:

* Sweet: Liqueurs, some wines, some beers

* Dry: Dry wines, some beers, some spirits

* Fruity: Fruit wines, some liqueurs, some beers

* Earthy: Some wines, some spirits

By Purpose:

* For consumption: This is the most common type, enjoyed for its taste and effects.

* Industrial: Used in various industries, like manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and fuel. This type is not meant for human consumption.

By Category:

* Beer: Fermented from grains, typically barley.

* Wine: Fermented from grapes.

* Spirits: Distilled alcoholic beverages.

* Liqueurs: Sweetened, flavored spirits.

* Cider: Fermented from apples.

* Mead: Fermented from honey.

* Sake: Fermented from rice.

This is not an exhaustive list, but it covers some of the most common types of alcohol. There are many other types of alcohol, with varying production methods, ingredients, and flavor profiles.