Oh Moustache, how I miss you. But that's (basically) all I'll say about facial hair because this review should be entirely about geeks...übergeeks that is. Well, really it's about beer and with that I think it's time we just get into it as I came to Übergeek Brewing Company (semi) recently with my fiancée and her friends to partake in some glorious geeky brews.
Okay, one more hairy mention as it's important to know that übergeek took over the location that originally housed Moustache Brewery. The interior is almost entirely the same, but über flared up it's bar wall and beer list presentation to give it a little uniqueness. I'll also throw in some importance in knowing that übergeek started as a nomadic brewery meaning they jumped around brewing all over with beer only available in cans at beer distributors before its legitimate tap room. I dabbled in a several of these (this is the way the world works, space age times stone age minds, & finding a new normal [barrel series]) before ever entering the brick and mortar über so I had an inkling of their formidably flavorful lineup.
Speaking of lineups (and re-mentioning the beer list presentation), you'll find artistically eclectic squares up on the side wall that show the style and name of the beers available. There were a handful of IPAs, some "crispies" as they like to call the more carbonated choices, and one from the "tarts" selection. Nothing was found in "deepcuts" which I would've enjoyed at least trying one from this type, but I'll have to save it for next time.
Between a couple of pints and a flight I was able to try just about every beer übergeek was offering. Highlights started with "rockets don't fuel themselves" which was a Czech pilsner with crispness (hence the "crispies" section!) and a wonderful ability to quench your thirst on a hot day. I'll also give a shout-out to "what if we nuke mars?" and "morality has always been subjective" as these two were smooth, juicy IPAs with aroma-ladened delights. There were a few more brews I tried that weren't bad by any means, but semi-forgettable so a return trip would be nice to round things out and give übergeek a shot at the five star spot.
Overall, übergeek Brewing Company is a solid beer establishment that has created its own identity in what was once Moustache *sniffles*. They offer a fine variety along with some odd yet comical names to give you reason to return. Oh and I can't forget the food trucks, geek talks, and pup meet-ups they do as well. So whether facial hair was your reason for coming to Riverhead or you just like beer, you'll definitely still get one of those two things at übergeek...the beer, not the hair. read more