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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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(Event dates listed below)

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 

Halfapps

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

Taco

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 

 

 

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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 


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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 

Music Bingo July

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!
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PrEacher & Friends

Friday,  July 18th  7-10pm

Join us, Preach and his band for a funky good time
Open 4- midnight
Kitchen 4- 9 pm
Live Music 7-10 pm
Grill 5-8
Velvet Hour 10pm-12am
Bottle sales, craft cocktails and tastings all day
We can't wait to see you!
We hope to host music outside whenever possible. Outdoor seating is limited, so please feel free to bring your own chair 
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SPAIR Jordans

Saturday ,  July 19th   7-10

Ohio-based rock/jamband that covers a variety music including Sublime, Pearl Jam and STP feat John McCarron formerly of Broccoli Samurai and Stagecoach Robbery.
Come help us welcome John and his new band back to Erie!!!
**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 Savage Daughter

Sunday ,  July 20th 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 22nd Savage Daughter returns for a harmonious Sunday Sesh
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!
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Open Decks at altered State 

Thursday ,  July 24th  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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PipE Dreams

Friday,  July 25th  7-10pm

Pipe Dreams, the area's only "West Coast Sound” band featuring adult contemporary rock from the 70-80’s
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 camp chair.
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Sunday at thE Station

Saturday ,  July 26th  7-10pm

SAS is an Americana four piece from Northwest PA. We always have a great time when these guys come up!
Open 12- midnight
Kitchen 12- 8 pm
Live Music 7-10 pm
Velvet Hour 10pm-12am
Bottle sales, craft cocktails and tastings all day
We can't wait to see you! 
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Chaffee After Party with Eric Brewer & Friends

Sunday ,  July 27th,  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.
July 27th, Eric Brewer & Friends join us at the distillery for a Chaffee Gathering after Party
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!
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Unofficial BLues & Jazz Fest Open Jam

Thursday,  Aug  1 st  7-10

OPEN JAM AT ALTERED STATE — Blues & Jazz Fest Pre-Party! ????
We’re gearing up for the Erie Blues & Jazz Festival (just across the street August 2–3) by kicking things off the best way we know how — with a jam.
Join us for an Unofficial Blues & Jazz Open Jam led by our very own Nick Hoh (aka Phunkademic) — multi-instrumentalist and master of good vibes.
This Thursday night session is all about blues and jazz. Whether you’re playing in one of the featured bands and want to loosen up, or just looking to sit in, listen, or sip a cocktail while soaking up the sound — you’re welcome here.
Walk-ins welcome at this time, but we encourage folks to sign-up, below. Bring your instrument.
Link for sign-ups: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScg2qjEZVMojcWgdwVg9uCcct-PRXVMpZAeFsKzL-2fyDpK_g/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawKr2yZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHlwRSH3A4ZctBr6qj3CSYNOTp767XPyw8_mC5cZu-EdMv8G015xLI1GJCMrs_aem_fZN3xW96wg9JeMKnUZqa4A
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BLues & Jazz Fest Unofficial Preparty

Friday,  Aug 1  7-10pm

Blues & Jazz Fest Pre-Party at Altered State!
Before the park fills with the sweet sounds of blues and jazz, join us across the street at Altered State Distillery for an unofficial pre-party featuring Eric Brewer & Friends as they pay tribute to the Grateful Dead—with special guests—on what would have been Jerry Garcia’s 83rd birthday.
*Thursday, August 1st
*7–10 PM
* Right across from Frontier Park
We're honoring 60 years of Grateful Dead music with a night of great food, stellar craft cocktails, psychedelic jams, and good vibes.
Come early, grab a cocktail, and help us kick off festival weekend with a heady celebration of music, community, and one legendary guitarist.
We hope to host this party outside.
Outdoor seating is limited, so feel free to bring a lawn chair!
We can't wait to celebrate with you!
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Mambo

Friday,  Aug 8th 7-10pm

Join us Friday August 8th at the distillery for Erie's own jazz/salsa/merengue/Latin rock band, Mambo!
Open 4-midnight
Kitchen 4-9
Live Music 7-10 pm
Velvet Hour 10pm-12am
Bottle sales, craft cocktails and tastings all day
We hope to host music outside whenever possible, so if the weather is nice feel free to bring a chair.
We hope to see you!
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A Strange Kind Of Sunshine

Saturday , Aug  9   7-10

A Strange Kind of Sunshine is a rockin' party band that plays songs, new and old, that will get you out of your seat and keep you moving!
We hope to host this one outside, so bring a chair!

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