First understand people. They will adjust the literal translations of the Bible in order to hear what they want to hear. They will also interpret the words of the Bible based off of their own definitions as defined by their surroundings without truly finding out what those words meant to Jesus.
When the Bible says that Jesus turned water into wine. Then that's what it means. Jesus literally turned water into wine.
Jesus was not opposed to you drinking alcohol, He specifically states that we need to stay sober in all things and to not drink to the point that we become fools. We also have a responsibility to take care of our bodies and not trash them with excessive drink.
1 Samuel 1:13-14, NIV
13Hannah was praying in her heart, and her lips were moving but her voice was not heard. Eli thought she was drunk 14and said to her, “How long are you going to stay drunk? Put away your wine.”
It's pretty clear that they had fermented drinks far before Christ came.
And finally to answer your question, here is a verse just for you, straight from God.
1 Timothy 5:23, NIV
23Stop drinking only water, and use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.
