Birroteca al Merlo Parlante – Via Porto Scalas, 69, 09123 Cagliari
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II is the main street on the west side of the city centre. Il Merlo Parlante is therefore easily located being on a corner at the start of the incline to the side street which is Via Porto Scalas.
Il Merlo Parlante was visited in three of the four nights spent in Cagliari. The availability of Gaina IPA (Birrificio Lambrate, Milano) was the main attraction. This Bier had been enjoyed on previous nights at BNO (Sassari) and was very much the session Bier of the trip.
With the majority sitting outside, the long, narrow bar was mostly empty inside. Good natured staff added to the experience.
Snacks are available.
India Ale 5.5% (Birrificio Indipendente Ela, Italia)
APA
Amber towards, red.
Chill haze, OK body, dry.
Lacked the hops.
Gaina IPA
A bit primitive in 2020.