I heard from a scholar once (please dont ask me for reference, if I had one, I would not be asking you guys), that only 6 types of sharaab are haram, based on what was there source..
I remember him saying Grapes, I think he said Dates and maybe maze / barley .. I specifically remember that he did not say rice (there is a Japanese rice wine that is considered a delicacy).
Anyone knows more about it?