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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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.
recurring EVENTS
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.
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
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.
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
Docksider Reunion with One World Tribe Live at Altered State | Facebook
Sunday, July 19th 12-5
Music will be outside weather-permitting
Kitchen open 10am-3pm
Music 1-4 pm
We hope to see you!
Arts & Casks Handmade Vendor Fair feat. One World Tribe at Altered State Distillery
Sunday, July 19th 12-5
Music will be outside weather-permitting
Kitchen open 10am-3pm
Music 1-4 pm
We hope to see you!
Open Decks with mitch miller
Thursday, July 23rd 7-10
Join us 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)
Please sign up for your time slot here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdidkaOL2t5qk1_Z9LAoYQHTF-PuO9erD3MeVLTEawoZ0dHAQ/viewform
Christmas in July with Rodger Montgomery Blues Band at Altered State
Friday , July 24th 7-10
Christmas in July: Craft Beverage Crawl sponsored by Altered State Distillery
Saturday, July 25th 1-5pm
How it works: 1) Designate your driver, don your gay apparel (ugly Hawaiian shirts, Santa caps and flip flops, matching Christmas PJs etc), grab the gang and head on down the 12th street corridor to all participating craft beverage locations to collect selfies and win prizes2) Participants will be given one raffle ticket for each item purchased (food or beverage) that can be used to enter a raffle basket drawing held at each location 3) Take a selfie during the pub crawl at each of the participating craft beverage locations4) Post your selfies publicly to Facebook or Instagram5) Use the hashtag #eriecraftbeveragecrawl2026 (spelled exactly!)6) Tag the business you’re in to show them some love!
Winning:* Each business will draw a winner for their raffle basket at the end of the crawl and announce them on their socials. Please be sure to print neatly and include your email or phone number so that we can contact you directly if need be*One lucky participant will be selected to win the GRAND PRIZE for the selfie contest!!! Selfies must be posted publicly, tagged at every location and include the hashtag #eriecraftbeveragecrawl2026 *The more selfies you post and the livelier your outfit, the better your chance of winning!Remember: you can post group selfies, but only one person can win. Be sure to encourage everyone in your group selfie to post it individually so that they qualify!!!Crawl begins at 1pm. All 6 selfies must be posted by the end of the crawl at 5pm!!We can’t wait to see you!
Christmas in July with (Pgh jamband) Famous Kind Streak at Altered State Distillery
Saturday, July 25th 7-10
We're tapping into our holiday cheer this summertime and celebrating Christmas in July!!!!
Don ye now your Christmas PJs and Santa Caps and come on down for a holiday celebration at the distillery!!!
We'll have our vintage eggnog available for sale, and other Christmas cocktails and goodies! We even plan to deck the halls and pull out our Very Jerry Christmas tree!!
Rodger Montgomery Blues Band will be playing on Friday from 7-10 with Pittsburgh-based jam band Famous Kind Streak from 7-10 on Saturday, followed by the Eric Brewer & Friends: Chaffee after party from 1-4 with brunch on Sunday!!
Open 12-12
Craft Beverage Crawl 1-5
Kitchen 1-9
Free Live music 7-10
We can't wait to see you!
We hope to host music outside whenever possible, so if the weather is nice, feel free to bring a chair!
Christmas in July: Eric Brewer & Friends Chaffee After Party at Altered State
Sunday, July 26th 1-4
We're tapping into our holiday cheer this summertime and celebrating Christmas in July!!!!
Don ye now your Christmas PJs and Santa Caps and come on down for a holiday celebration at the distillery!!!
We'll have our vintage eggnog available for sale, and other Christmas cocktails and goodies! We even plan to deck the halls and pull out our Very Jerry Christmas tree!!
Rodger Montgomery Blues Band will be playing on Friday from 7-10 with Pittsburgh-based jam band Famous Kind Streak from 7-10 on Saturday, followed by the Eric Brewer & Friends: Chaffee after party from 1-4 with brunch on Sunday!!
Open 12-12
Brunch 10-4
Free Live music 1-4
We can't wait to see you!
We hope to host music outside whenever possible, so if the weather is nice, feel free to bring a chair!
Kickoff to Erie Blues & Jazz Weekend feat. Head to the Roots at Altered State
Thursday, July 30th 7-9
7–10 PM
Right across from Frontier Park
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.