Beer #4959 of 5000: Resonance Citra Gold @ Moor Beer Vaults (Bermondsey Beer Mile)
From the Desk of JT, the Beer Logger (B-Logger)
- Mission: Turn the Bermondsey Beer Mile into the Bermondsey Beer Marathon.
- Beer #: 4959
- Location: Moor Beer Vaults, Bermondsey, London
- Beer: Resonance Citra Golden Ale
- Vibe: Vault chic meets beer geek
- Mood: Crisps in hand, golden pint in the other
🛢️ Stop 7 on the Bermondsey Beer Mile
After my Dutch detour at Stop 6, I didn’t have to wander far. Just a few steps down the arches and — boom — I was at Moor Beer Vaults. That’s the thing about the Bermondsey Beer Mile: half the adventure is walking ten feet and feeling like you’ve crossed into a new dimension.
This one? A dimension where “vault” doesn’t mean dusty bank boxes, but a modern beer cave buzzing with chatter, cool lighting, and golden pints flowing from polished taps.
🍺 The Beer: Resonance Citra Golden Ale
When in doubt, I always ask the bartender, “What’s your favorite?” It’s a rule of thumb that rarely fails, and this time, it paid off. Without hesitation, he reached for the Resonance Citra Golden Ale.
Golden ales sometimes get overshadowed by the IPA squad, but this one had enough punch to make it stand out. Smooth, lightly hoppy, citrus-forward thanks to that Citra action, and refreshing in a way only a golden ale can be. It was the perfect halftime beer — bright, crisp, and easy to sip while the Mile momentum kept rolling.
JT Rating: 3.75 — a solid player in the lineup.
Quick JT Takeaways
- Vibe Check: Cool, dark, industrial-chic vault energy.
- Drinkability Level: High — a crisp, balanced pint that keeps you moving.
- Accent Jealousy Factor: Strong — bartenders with Bristol twang serving London crowds.
- Crowd Energy: Artsy, beery, and very “taproom cool.”
- Surprise Factor: Golden ale making a stand in IPA country.
🥔 The Snack Situation
Look, once you start snacking on the Beer Mile, it becomes a slippery slope. After that glorious Sweet Potato K Dog at Stop 6, I thought I was done. But no — the vault had crisps. And when in London, you don’t eat chips, mate. You eat crisps.
So there I was, pint in one hand, bag of crisps in the other, trying not to look like the guy who turns every brewery stop into a personal picnic. But honestly? Snacks make the crawl.
If the Beer Mile had an unspoken rule, it should be this: Always have a snack buffer.
🕶️ Inside the Vault
The Moor Beer Vaults are exactly what the name suggests: part taproom, part vault, part shrine to beer. High ceilings, raw brickwork, and just enough light to keep it moody without feeling like you’ve wandered into Batman’s lair.
The tap lineup leaned heavy on Moor’s core beers, but there were a few special guests on tap, which added to the “you never know what you’ll get” vibe. And the crowd? A lively mix of locals and Beer Mile crawlers, each at their own stage of the journey. (You can always spot the early stumblers vs. the mid-mile veterans like me.)
🏃 Beer Mile Strategy Check-In
At Stop 7, you start to feel the math of the Beer Mile. You’re past halfway. You’ve logged a respectable number of pints. The finish line feels close enough to taste but far enough to demand pacing.
That’s where a golden ale shines. It’s not too heavy, not too boozy, but still flavorful enough to keep you engaged. It’s the pit stop beer, the checkpoint ale. Exactly what you need before diving deeper into the crawl.
🎉 Why Stop 7 Worked
Sometimes, you just want a beer bar that feels cool without trying too hard. That’s Moor Beer Vaults in a nutshell:
- A laid-back but stylish space
- Friendly bartenders who know their stuff
- A wide tap lineup showcasing both house and guest beers
- A vibe that feels different from the arches you just came from
It wasn’t the wildest stop, but it was steady and memorable — a good place to reset, rehydrate (with beer), and snack before the next round.
🛤️ The Road to 5000
Every stop on the Beer Mile is a brick in the wall toward Beer #5000. At 4959, I was inching closer. Golden ales may not make the headlines, but they’re the glue beers, the ones that hold the journey together.
And hey — sometimes all you need is a half pint, a bag of crisps, and the cool vibe of a vault to remind you why this mission is worth it.
Having a blast, with beer!
