The Compendium of Caraka 1.27.178

1.27.178

atha madyavargaḥ--- prakṛtyā madyamamloṣṇamamlaṃ coktaṃ vipākataḥ/
sarvaṃ sāmānyatastasya viśeṣa upadekṣyate//

Now the group of alcoholic beverages: By nature, alcohol is sour and hot, and said to be sour in post-digestive effect; / this is so for all in general; its particular qualities will be taught.