It has a sour or sharp taste (4)

I believe the answer is:

acid

(Other definitions for acid that I've seen before include "Vinegary" , "Bitter; biting" , "Tart, sour" , "It turns litmus paper red" , "Hallucinogenic drug" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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