altered State Tours and tastings

For private parties, tours and tastings, please contact the distillery directly via email at info@alteredstatedistillery.com

We do our best to accommodate private tours and tastings whenever possible. It is best if you contact us in advance to schedule, but if you are visiting and the owner is available, he would be happy to take you on a tour of our production space. Tastings are available during open hours and can be conducted by any of our front of house staff. You are always welcome to try our spirits before purchase. Our kitchen is now open. Click on the "Dining" tab for more information. Please ask our staff about current selections.

Summer Hours: Tues & Wed 4-10, Thur 4-11:, Fri 4-Midnight, Sat 12-Midnight, Sun 10-5

altered State EVENTS

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We host more live local and regional music than just about anyone in Erie !!!

Altered State Distillery is a strong supporter of local and regional musicians, breweries, wineries, artists and farmers

Visit us Tuesday through Thursday from 4-6 for happy hour. Enjoy live local and regional music every Friday and Saturday night from 7-10 pm year round, select Thursdays in the winter/spring, and Sunday Brunch Sessions. Or stop in for a cocktail or a tasting anytime! Keep an eye on our socials for Trivia Nights, Music Bingo, Paint & Sips, Movie Nights and for sign-ups our fall Curling League!!

We are also excited to announce that our kitchen is now open! For more details click on the "Dining" tab in our menu.

recurring EVENTS

JOIN US FOR HAPPY HOUR

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights 4-6

1/2 Priced Appetizers with the purchase of an adult beverage (for a limited time)

Specials on one to ones, wine and beer

ERIE'S BEST TACO TUESDAY!!

Our Mexican street tacos are made fresh to order every day!

$1 off per taco/$3 off per order of tacos and $1 off AlteredRitas every Tuesday!

Choose from carne asada, shrimp , chicken, quesabirria, carnitas, chorizo or vegan chorizo

Join us from 4-6 for our happy hour drink specials

SUMMER Sunday Brunches + SUnday Sessions

*Extended summer Sunday hours
* Longer kitchen hours
* Expanded brunch menu
* Open 10–5 PM
* Kitchen 10–4 PM

* Outdoor music 1-4 (whenever Mother Nature permits)
*Music will be moved indoors on inclement days
*Good Vibes Always
*Walk-ins only/Max indoor seating 8ppl/21+ indoors
*Well-behaved pets are welcome on our patio anytime
*People of all ages are welcome to attend our outdoor events

Velvet hour

Friday & Saturday Nights 10pm-12am

We’re excited to introduce a little something extra for your late-night cravings!

Feeling a little peckish, but don’t want your night to end with a drive-through run? Every Friday and Saturday, when the music wraps up, the good vibes keep rolling with a special limited menu of savory snacks & decadent desserts.

What's on the Menu?

*Chips with House Made Salsa Fresca & Guac

*Chips and House Made Queso Blanco

*Creamy NY Style Cheesecake (choose from a variety of toppings)

*Italian Lemon Cake Made with a Mascarpone Lemon Cream

Pairs well with any cocktail

Available until midnight!

Come for the tunes and stay for dessert.

upcoming EVENTS

Open Decks at altered State

Thursday , May 29th 7-9pm

Join us for the first ever OPEN DECKS NIGHT at Altered State
Hosted by DJ Mitch Miller

All experience levels & genres are accepted and beginners are encouraged! This is your chance to experience playing on a stage with club-level sound system. Showcase your mixing skills or original music. There will be assistance available on how to use the gear and DJing basics if needed

Pioneer decks will be available for use or bring your own gear to play on

Prepare enough music on a USB to play for 30 minutes. If you are not bringing your own gear, it is required to analyze your tracks through Rekordbox (free download - instructions on import/export here: https://youtu.be/wR8NJhLdFlI?feature=shared and https://youtu.be/BreGTSvA9lE?feature=shared)

Bring your own headphones (headphones must have an aux input)

This is a dance party, invite your fans to support you!

First come first served - there are limited time slots. If you don't get a slot this time, reach out to Mitch Miller to get on the books for the next one (814-746-5020)

SIgnup sheet: Altered State Open Decks

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THree DAys Of Samjamwich (Dead Tribute Pgh)

Friday, May 30h 7-10pm

Our 4th annual trip to Altered State in Erie! We love this place and we have 3 days worth of tunes! No repeats!

FREE, No cover!!!

Friday NIght's Theme:: Cowboys Under the Stars

We hope to host music outside whenever possible, so if the weather is nice, feel free to bring a chair for a guaranteed place to sit.

Open 4-Midnight
Kitchen 4-9
Live music 7-10

THree DAys Of Samjamwich (Dead tribute pgh)

Saturday , May 31st 7-10pm

Their 4th annual trip to Altered State! They'll be performing all 3 days this weekend and are rumored to be taking requests Saturday, May, 31. No repeats!
FREE, No cover!!!

**THIS IS A ROAD TO FIRE LIGHTS SHOW!!! COME OUT & ENTER TO WIN 2 FREE WEEKEND PASSES TO THE Fire Lights Music & Arts Festival , AUG 21-24 AT THE GREAT BLUE HERON GROUNDS IN SHERMAN, NY**

Open 12-12
Kitchen 12-9
Velvet Hour (snacks and desserts after the music) 10p-12am

We hope to host music outside whenever possible, so if the weather is nice feel free to bring your own chair for a guaranteed place to sit.

Sunday Sessions: Samjamwich (Dead tribute pgh)

Sunday , June 1st 10am-5pm

Join us Sundays this summer for some great music, delicious food, refreshing cocktails and good times! We're extending our brunch a couple hours and bumping the music to the afternoon.

June 1, SamJAMwich tops off their 3 day run with a Sunday sesh featuring songs from the Grateful Dead's album The Reckoning

We're open 10-5 pm
Brunch 10-4
Music 1-4
Bottle Sales, cocktails and tastings all day

As always, we'll be featuring our full brunch and cocktail menu including bloody marys and our award-winning slushies.
Can't decide? Try a cocktail flight or mimosa flight

Indoor/outdoor seating available
Music will be outside weather permitting
Bring a chair for a guaranteed place to sit and watch the music

We can't wait to see you!

Open Jam with Nick Hoh

Thursday, June 5th 7-10pm

OPEN JAM RETURNS TO ALTERED STATE!

We’re bringing back Thursday night Open Jams — but with a fresh new vibe!
One Thursday/month come hang out, play, and jam in a fun, welcoming space where everyone’s invited to join in.

Our very own, Nick Hoh will be leading the sessions — a talented multi-instrumentalist ready to keep things moving, keep it collaborative, and most importantly... keep it FUN for musicians and spectators alike.

Come to jam, come to listen, or just come to soak up the energy with a cocktail in hand.

Walk-ins welcome at this time, but we encourage folks to sign-up, below. Bring your instrument.

Link for sign ups will be posted here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScg2qjEZVMojcWgdwVg9uCcct-PRXVMpZAeFsKzL-2fyDpK_g/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawKYI-xleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF5SzhBcnpnZnZrcEU1ZmlXAR5DD5TKnY_h6BRTs31-omUT0LXP0pg6ZltJYv-pSw7lYdrIuVtLda8kP0xFAQ_aem_jlIPSYdw7NFcZmvoD_h-qA

Logan's 30th Birthday Bash with Dirty Leaf

Friday, June 6th 7-10pm

Join us for Logan's 30th Birthday Bash!

Celebrate with us from 7-10 PM as Dirty Leaf, an American Roots Rock collaborative from Northwest PA, brings the tunes!

Open 4p - midnight
Kitchen 12pm-9pm
Live Music 7-10 pm
Bottle sales, craft cocktails, and tastings all day

We hope to host bands outside whenever possible
Outdoor seating is limited, so if the weather is nice, feel free to bring a chair.

Eric Brewer & Friends

Saturday , June 7th 7-10

Erie PA's celebrated rock/funk/jam powerhouse, with guitarist Eric Brewer piloting a group of the region's most versatile and capable musicians. Now in their 17th year together, the band punctuates originals & covers with a healthy dose of improvisation!

We hope to host music outside as often as possible, so if the weather is nice, feel free to bring a chair

SUnday Sessions: Arts & Casks Handmade Vendor Fair with TOuch of grey trio (Dead Tribute & MOre)

Sunday , June 8th, 10-5

ARTS & CASKS HANDMADE VEND0R FAIRS

Join us select Sundays from 10-5pm for music, brunch, cocktails and more!!! Music will start at 1pm rain or shine.
Bands are as listed. July 13th TBA

*Vendors TBA
*Vending organized by ChyDezign (please do not contact the distillery re: vending)
*Music Rain or Shine
*Vending may be dependent on weather. We will attempt to reschedule any rain dates.
*Vendors do not prepay anyone via this event page. Be wary of scammers.

We're open 10-5 pm
Brunch 10-4
Vending 12-5
Music 1-4
Bottle Sales, cocktails and tastings all day

As always, we'll be featuring our full brunch and cocktail menu including bloody marys and our award-winning slushies.
Can't decide? Try a cocktail flight or mimosa flight

Indoor/outdoor seating available
Music will be outside weather permitting
Bring a chair for a guaranteed place to sit and watch the music
Vendors TBA
We can't wait to see you!

Outdoor Dinner & a Movie: Labyrinth

Thursday , June 12th 7pm

“You remind me of the babe…”

We're teaming up with Erie Horror Fest for a special Movie Night screening of Labyrinth—and if the weather behaves, we'll take it outside under the stars.

Showtime is 7PM
*Costumes encouraged—we might just reward our favorites (no promises, but we love a little Bowie glam)
* Themed cocktails
*Full food and drink menu available before and during the film (until 9pm)
*Stick around after for a Mini Bowie Dance Party—nothing fancy, just some great tunes and good vibes

Grab a friend, dress up if you feel it, and come celebrate one of the weirdest, most beloved films of the ‘80s with us.

No cover. Just cocktails, tacos, and a little magic.

HIgher Education

Friday, June 13th 7-10pm

Higher Education returns to Altered State Distillery on June 13th, 2025
Music at 7:00pm

Embark on a sonic journey with Higher Education, where psychedelic-soaked roots converge with the raw, rebellious spirit of rock 'n' roll. Hailing from the vibrant state of Maryland, this dynamic trio, aptly named Higher Ed, is composed of the Devaney brothers, Petey and Danny, wielding guitars, bass, and vocals, and the rhythmic prowess of Bradley Wilson on drums.

What sets Higher Ed apart is the distinctive songwriting of the brothers, creating an experience that feels like two bands seamlessly fused into one, yet producing a remarkably cohesive sound. As they traverse the country, their live performances explode with high-octane energy, delivering an extensive original repertoire that transcends conventional genre boundaries.

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1H6vprUAyJQ9Dgy9cANBLD...

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/HigherEducationBand

IG: https://www.instagram.com/highereduband/

TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@highereducationband

Head to the roots

Saturday , June 14th 7-10

Head to the Roots is a dynamic roots rock band hailing from the heart of Rochester, New York. Their music is a blend of raw rock energy and folky introspection, often performed with collective improvisational spirit on stage.

Open 12p - midnight
Kitchen 12pm-9pm
Live Music 7-10 pm
Bottle sales, craft cocktails, and tastings all day

We hope to host bands outside whenever possible
Outdoor seating is limited, so if the weather is nice, feel free to bring a camp chair.

Father's DAy Sesh: Jeff Fetterman Band

Sunday , June 15th 10am-5pm

Join us Sundays this summer for some great music, delicious food, refreshing cocktails and good times!

June 15, Jeff Fetterman band joins us for a fun-filled Father's Day Blues Session

We're open 10-5 pm
Kitchen 10-4
Music 1-4
Bottle Sales, cocktails and tastings all day

As always, we'll be featuring our full cocktail menu including bloody marys and our award-winning slushies.
Can't decide? Try a cocktail flight or mimosa flight