acrid vs mild

acrid

adj
  • Sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste. 

  • Causing heat and irritation. 

  • Caustic; bitter; bitterly irritating. 

mild

adj
  • Not sharp or bitter; not strong in flavor. 

  • Of only moderate severity; not strict. 

  • Not serious or dangerous. 

  • Moderately warm, especially less cold than expected. 

  • Gentle and not easily angered. 

  • Not overly felt or seriously intended. 

  • Acting gently and without causing harm. 

noun
  • A relatively low-gravity beer, often with a dark colour; mild ale 

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