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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.  Table service unavailable during large events. Please let us help you at the bar. 

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 $10 Early Bird Specials.  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 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. 

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EARLY BIRD SPECIALS 

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights 4-6

Our new $10 Early Bird Menu features a mix of appetizers along with our most-loved dinner items and will be available every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4–6 PM.

 

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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 $9 AlteredRitas every Tuesday! 
Choose from carne asada, shrimp , chicken,  quesabirria, carnitas, chorizo, vegan chorizo  or jackfruit 
Join us from 4-6 for  $5 beers and $10 Early Bird Specials as well

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Whiskey Wine & Wagyu Wednesday  

Every Wednesday we’re serving a $12 specialty Wagyu burger alongside $10 Manhattans & Old Fashioneds — plus $2 off glasses of wine.

Join us for scratch-made food and some of the best cocktails in town, crafted from real ingredients and our award-winning spirits.

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SUNDAY BRUNCH/Party on the patio

Start your Sunday on a delicious note with free live music and our made-from-scratch brunch, featuring an irresistible mix of sweet and savory options.

Pair your meal with one of our fully dressed Bloody Marys, a mimosa flight,  or sip on some of Erie's finest craft cocktails featuring house-made syrups, real fruit juices, and freshly squeezed citrus. This is brunch elevated!

Brunch 10-4
Open 10-5
Party on the Patio w/Free Live Music Every Sunday 1-4

*we will host music inside in the event of rain

Upcoming Events

Kickoff to Erie Blues & Jazz Weekend feat. Head to the Roots at Altered State

Thursday, July 30th  7-9

We're kicking off the weekend EARLY this year with Head to the Roots, a dynamic roots/rock band hailing from the heart of Rochester, New York as they pay homage to the Pioneers of Reggae in this special performance
Before the park fills with the sweet sounds of blues and jazz, join us across the street at Altered State Distillery for a little fun and music!
Thursday, July 30th
7–10 PM
Right across from Frontier Park
Come early, grab a cocktail, and help us kick off festival weekend with a celebration of music, community, and summer!!!
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!

Erie's Blues & Jazz Fest Unofficial Preparty with Mambo 

Friday, July 31st ,  7-10

Erie's unofficial 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 a pre-party featuring jazz/salsa/merengue/Latin rock band, Mambo!

Friday, July 31st
7–10 PM
Right across from Frontier Park

Come early, grab a cocktail, and help us kick off festival weekend with a celebration of music, community, and summer!!!

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!

The Kelloggs Special Thursday Night Show 

Thursday , August 6th  6-9

It’s a Thursday Night show at Altered State Distillery! The Kelloggs are an acoustic duo from northwest Pennsylvania playing your favorites from the 1970’s to current days hits. Come see us on the last night before school lets out!

Open 4-10
Happy Hour 4-6
Kitchen 4-8
Free Live Music 6-9

Pipe Dreams (Yacht Rock/WPA) Live

Friday ,  August 7th 7-10

Pipe Dreams, the area's only "West Coast Sound” band featuring adult contemporary rock from the 70-80’s . These guys are so much fun! If you're into the best kind of nostalgia, come on out and join us!!!

Check out their extensive catalogue of familiar songs here: https://www.pipedreamsrock.com/set-list

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

Come early to grab a seat and a bite to eat!
If the weather is nice, we might host this one outside. Feel free to bring a chair.

Cosmic Rhythm Live

Saturday ,  August 8th 7-10

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

Open 12-12
Kitchen 12-9
Live Music 7-10
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 chair.

Sunday Party on the Patio: Ralph Reitinger's Not Impressed Trio Live at Altered State Distillery

Sunday,  August 9th   1-4

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

Aug 9th Ralph Reitinger's Not Impressed Trio joins us feat Eric Brewer and ??? (it's a mystery, you might be impressed, you might not be) for a fun-filled afternoon of songs you (might) know and (probably) love

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

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!

Thursday Night Trivia with Adam at Altered State Distillery

Thursday,  Aug 13th  7-9

ALTERED STATE PUB QUIZ
Join us from 7-9 pm for Altered State Pub Quiz - six rounds of Altered State EXCLUSIVE trivia on a variety of topics, written and hosted by That Jeopardy! Guy™️ Adam Holquist.
Bring teams of up to six to compete for a chance to win Altered State gift cards and other exciting goodies.
There's no charge to play - just bring your thinking caps and your drinking pants. Seating is limited! Consider arriving early to reserve a table and grab a bite to eat! Our kitchen is now open!

814 Celebration with The Division Street Machine Live at Altered State Distillery

Friday ,  Aug 14th  7-10

Come celebrate the 814 with us and one of the areas favorite bands. The Division Street Machine - original blues, funk, and improvisational jam lead by frontman Jeremy Jaeger!

Open 4-12
Kitchen 4-9
Free Live Music 7-10
Bottle Sales, Cocktails, and Tastings all day

We hope to host live music outside whenever possible.
Outdoor seating is limited, but feel free to bring your own chair for a guaranteed place to sit.

Abbey Road: A Tribute to the Beatles Live at Altered State Distillery

Saturday,   Aug 15th  7-10

Abbey Road is a Beatles tribute band whose harmonies and music recreate the sound of the Fab Four. Abbey Road consists of five talented veteran musicians, Bob Seaman, Bob Walkow, John Puzar, Tom Laskowski and Mike Russell.

Open 12-12
Kitchen 12-9
Live Music 7-10
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 chair.

Sunday Party on the Patio: Touch of Grey Trio Live at Altered State Distillery

Sunday,   August 16th 

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.

Aug 16th, 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
Fee Live 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

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