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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. 

WInter Hours:   Tues & Wed 4-10,  Thur 4-11:,  Fri 4-Midnight,  Sat 12-Midnight,  Sun 10-3

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 

TIger Maple String Band

Friday,  May 2nd  7-10pm

Friday, May 2nd from 7-10 pm help us welcome back Tiger Maple String Band, an energetic collection of talented musicians dedicated to traditional and original old-time music.
Open 4p-12a
Kitchen 4-8p
Music 7-10p
Velvet Hour 10p -12a (snacks and desserts after the music)
Bottle sales, craft cocktails and tastings all day
We can't wait to see you!

Kentucky Derby Watch Party w/Duke Sherman Band

Saturday ,  May 3rd 5-10pm

Saturday, May 3, 2025 we will be hosting our 6th annual Kentucky Derby Watch Party! Yup! That's right! We will have actual sports on our TV for one single evening.
Our bartenders will be preparing Mint Juleps crafted with our B-Side Bourbon and house-made mint simple syrup along with our full menu and other Kentucky Favorites.
And our kitchen will be cooking-up some food specials to serve alongside our regular menu.
Come early for the races and stay late for a little Blues by The Duke Sherman Band who will keep the party going for us from 7-10 pm.
*Place your bets at the Casino and bring your tickets down to Altered State Distillery and party with us!
*Losing Derby tickets will be collected after the race for a drawing that will be done later in the evening!
*Wear your biggest, floppiest craziest hat and take your favorite sundress to the cleaners, because we are going all-out with a "best hat contest" too!
*Contest prizes to be determined. Follow this event for additional information!
We hope to have the music outside on the patio if the weather allows, so you might want to bring a chair!

 

Cuatro De Mayo Brunch & Arts & Casks Vendor Fair 

Sunday ,  May 4th   10am-5pm

Join us Sunday, May 4th from 10-5 pm for music, food, cocktails and more!!!
Our Handmade Vendor Fairs feature local and regional vendors specializing in handmade art, crafts, food and other specialty items!
Brunch begins at 10 am with our regular brunch menu and Mexican-American specials and runs until 4pm.
Live Music by Miguel Inspirado Trio 1-4
Vending 12-4 (times subject to change)
Vending may be dependent on weather. We will attempt to reschedule any rained-out dates. Be sure to follow our event page for updates. Vendors TBA
*Vending organized by ChyDezign (see "hosts")
*Vendors please do not contact the distillery
*Vendor fees to be collected only by ChyDezign
*Watch for scams! Do not pre-pay anyone in the posts claiming to be an organizer

Outdoor Movie NIght 

Thursday ,  May 8th  9-11

 Gosh! Outdoor Movie Night: Napoleon Dynamite
Thursday, May 8 | Movie starts at 9 PM (Outside weather permitting)
Grab your best “Vote for Pedro” tee and join us for an epic outdoor screening of Napoleon Dynamite on our giant blow-up screen!
 Movie starts at 9 PM sharp, but don’t be a slacker—our kitchen closes at 8 PM, so roll in early and fuel up like Pedro would. We might not have tots, but we do have food worthy of student council greatness:
 *Crispy Quesabirria Tacos
*Flavor-packed Rice Bowls
* The unbeatable Oklahoma Torta
Pair that with a killer craft cocktail and you're basically guaranteed Pedro-level popularity.

 Full bar with local beer, wine & craft cocktails
 Outdoor movie under the stars (weather permitting)
Bring your crew, claim your spot, and let’s relive the awkward glory of this cult classic together.
Heck yes!

The Division street Machine 

Friday,  May 9th  7-10pm

The Division Street Machine - original blues, funk, and improvisational jam lead by frontman Jeremy Jaeger!

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 4-8
Live music 7-10

Savage Daughter 

Saturday ,  May 10th 7-10pm

Savage Daughter is a high-energy harmony trio that covers popular harmony songs by bands like Crosby Stills Nash, Simon and Garfunkel, the Bee Gees and the Beatles, but also adds soaring harmonies to songs not known for them!

Come out and sing with us!

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.

MOther's Day Jazz Brunch 

Sunday ,  May 11th  10am-5pm

Join us for a brunch this Mother's Day from 10-4 pm and stay for the music of Pittsburgh-based Jazz musicians Norside Organ Trio from 1-4 pm.
We're open 10-5 pm
Music and additional seating outside weather-permitting.
Music will be held inside if temperatures are unseasonable.
Walk-ins only
If the weather is nice. Feel free to bring your own chairs for guaranteed seating.
We hope to see you!

Thursday Night trivia at altered State 

Thursday ,  May 15th  7-9pm

ALTERED STATE PUB QUIZ
Join us the Third Thursday of May 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.
February's game is TBA
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!

Acoustic Jukebox

Friday,  May 16th 7-10

Acoustic Jukebox is a duo from Erie Pennsylvania specializing in a variety of genres and vibes! Come sing along with us!
Open 4pm-12am
Kitchen 4-9
Velvet Hour (snacks and desserts after the music) 10-12 am
Wee hope to have music outside whenever possible so if the weather is nice, feel free to bring a chair for a guaranteed place to sit.

My So-Called 90's Band

Saturday,  May 17th 7-10pm

My so-called 90s Band is a ragtag group of professionals from western Pennsylvania, hellbent on raising the roof in the grandest tradition of bands like Weezer, the Foo Fighters, and those memorable singles by bands with forgettable names. We humbly invite you into our sacred space of 90s rock and dance tunes where you’ll find yourself instantly remembering the lyrics to No Diggity and what Teen Spirit Smells like.

Our full band shows are a rockin’ time. From Smashing Pumpkins to Bel Biv Devoe, we’ve got something for everyone. Bring your dancin’ shoes.

Mr Jones
https://www.facebook.com/mysocalled90sband/videos/512924349513409

No Diggity
https://www.facebook.com/mysocalled90sband/videos/2422060868073508

Santeria
https://www.facebook.com/mysocalled90sband/videos/491989344928394

SUnday Sessions:  Bushan & the magic beans acoustic

Sunday ,  May  18th  1-4

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.
May 18th, Bushan & the Magic Beans joins us at the distillery for an acoustic 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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The Best BIngo EvEr! Music Bingo!

Thursday , May 22nd 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! Hosted by our own Gavin Maus, this high-energy game swaps numbers for songs, so sing along, mark your card, and get ready to win.

 WHEN: Thursday, May 22nd  7–9 PM
 WHERE: Altered State Distillery (possibly outside)
 WHAT TO EXPECT:
 Music-themed bingo rounds
Sweet prizes
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, the kitchen closes at 8pm!

Are you 21 or older?