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 , June 26th 7-10pm

Join us Thursday for OPEN DECKS NIGHT at Altered State
Hosted by 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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ROdger MontgoMery Blues Band

Friday, June 27th 7-10pm

This band needs no introduction.
We hope you'll join us!

Open 4p - midnight
Kitchen 4pm-9pm
Grill 5-8pm
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.

NOrthern Accents

Saturday , June 28th 7-10

Northern Accents is a band from Northwestern Pennsylvania celebrating the music of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers.

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.

SUnday Sessions: Eric Brewer Trio

Sunday , June 29th, 10-5

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 29, Eric Brewer, Ralph and Ron join us at the distillery for another fun Sunday sesh

We're open 10-5 pm
Brunch 10-4

Grill 1-4
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!

PhunkADEMIC LIte (The Phunky 4) LIve at Altered State

Thursday, July 3rd 7-10pm

THIRD OF JULY PARTY AT ALTERED STATEI

If you’ve got friends in from out of town, family visiting, or you're just ready to blast off into the 4th with good music, great drinks, and scratch-made food, this is your spot.

Live music 7–10PM
Kitchen 4–9PM
Snacks and Dessert 10p-12am
Cocktails, bottle sales and tastings all day

While you’re here, be sure to grab a bottle to take home for the weekend. Whether it’s for the cooler, the cookout, or just to show off a little hometown flavor, we’ve got you covered.

We try to host music outside whenever possible, so if the weather is nice, feel free to bring a chair

We can't wait to see you!

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Jeff Fetterman Band

Friday, July 4th 7-10pm

Jeff Fetterman Band is a blues/rock band from Erie, PA. Their new album, Southern Son, made Blues Rock Review's top 20 blues rock albums of the year in 2020.

We always have a blast when they're here!

Open 12- midnight
Kitchen 12-9 pm
Live Music 7-10 pm
Velvet Hour 10pm-12am
Bottle sales, craft cocktails and tastings all day
Come celebrate July 4th with us!!!

We hope to see you!

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Cosmic Rhythm

Saturday, July 5th 7-10

Erie's premier jam cover band!!! You won't want to miss it!

Open 12-12
Kitchen 12-8
Live Music 7-10
Velvet Hour (unwind after the music with snacks, desserts and cocktails) 10p-12a
Bottle sales, 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.

**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**

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SUnday Session with Touch of Grey Trio

Sunday , July 6th 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.

July 6th, Touch of Grey Trio joins us at the distillery for another fun Sunday sesh

Touch of Grey is a rock band from Meadville, PA, covering hits from the 60s and 70's including the Grateful Dead

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!

Outdoor Movie Night: Spinal Tap

Thursday, July 10th 7-10pm

Outdoor Movie Night: This Is Spinal Tap
Thursday July 10th at Dusk | Outdoors, Weather Permitting

Join us for a cult classic that’s turning the volume back up—This Is Spinal Tap is having a resurgence, and we’re here for it. With a sequel in the works, now’s the perfect time to revisit the film that goes to eleven.

Showtime is at dusk
Full food and drink menu available before and during the film (until 9pm) Cocktails served late in case the movie runs long.

Open 4-11+
Kitchen 4-9
Movie starts at dusk
Bottle sales, cocktails and tastings all day

Bring a chair, grab a drink, and settle in for a night of satire, rock ‘n’ roll, and laughs under the stars.
Weather-dependent. We’ll move it inside if needed.

***Friendly Reminder:
Outside food and drinks are not permitted at the distillery. We have a full menu of delicious food, sodas, beer, wine, coffee and craft cocktails made with fresh, high-quality ingredients—come hungry and let us take care of you!
Thanks for your understanding and support!

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Ron Yarosz and the Vehicle

Friday, July 11th 7-10pm

The Vehicle is a blues band lead by local front man Ron Yarosz, with elements of Rock and Jamband at times, heavy on harmonica and Hammond B3 Organ.

Open 4p - midnight
Kitchen 4pm-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.

We can't wait to see you

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The Paulsibilities

Saturday , July 12th 7-10pm

psychedelic improvised musical madness

from the basement to the stage

thepaulsibilitiesareendless

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Arts and Casks/Docksider Reunion/Blues & Jazz benefit

Sunday , July 13th 10am-5pm

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

On Sunday July 13th, we'll be hosting one of four Arts and Casks Handmade Vendor Fairs organized by ChyDezign alongside our annual Docksider Reunion featuring musical guests, Blue Sky. Donations will be taken to help support this year's Blues and Jazz Festival

You won't want to miss this one!

Indoor/outdoor seating available
Music will be outside weather-permitting

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!

Open 10-5 pm
Brunch 10-4 pm
Music 1-4 pm
Vending 12-5 pm

Come for the cocktails and music, and browse our wonderful vendors while you are here.

Vendors TBA

We hope to see you!

Music Bingo

Thursday , July 17th 7-9

This Isn't Your Grandmother's Bingo

Get ready for Mix Tape Bingo—where your music knowledge and bingo skills collide for a night of killer tunes, big laughs, and awesome prizes! While normally hosted by our own Gavin Maus, this week's bingo will be brought to you by Adam Holquist....this high-energy game swaps numbers for songs, so sing along, mark your card, and get ready to win.

WHEN: Thursday, June 19 7–9 PM
WHERE: Altered State Distillery
WHAT TO EXPECT:
2 Music-themed bingo rounds:
Craft cocktails to fuel the fun

Bring your crew, grab a drink, and let’s turn up the volume on bingo night like never before! Be sure to come early to get a seat and a bite to eat!

altered State Tours and tastings

altered State EVENTS

recurring EVENTS

JOIN US FOR HAPPY HOUR

ERIE'S BEST TACO TUESDAY!!

SUMMER Sunday Brunches + SUnday Sessions

Velvet hour

upcoming EVENTS

Open Decks at altered State

ROdger MontgoMery Blues Band

NOrthern Accents

SUnday Sessions: Eric Brewer Trio

PhunkADEMIC LIte (The Phunky 4) LIve at Altered State

Jeff Fetterman Band

Cosmic Rhythm

SUnday Session with Touch of Grey Trio

Outdoor Movie Night: Spinal Tap

Ron Yarosz and the Vehicle

The Paulsibilities

Arts and Casks/Docksider Reunion/Blues & Jazz benefit

Music Bingo

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