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
New Bottle Release!!! Altered State A-Side Heirloom Blue Corn Bourbon and Keystone Rosen Rye
Saturday, October 10th 10am3pm
We're releasing not one, but TWO single barrel whiskeys, years in the making!! Come celebrate with us as we launch our
*A-side Heirloom Blue Corn Bourbon &
*Keystone Rosen Rye Whiskey
The Best Bingo Ever! Music Bingo! At Altered State Distillery!!
Thursday , Oct 15th 7-9
This Isn't Your Grandmother's Bingo
This high-energy game swaps numbers for songs. We play a little clip of each song (like Name That Tune) and you sing along, mark your card, and get ready to win!!!
Hosted by Garrett Skindell, each game lasts approximately 45 minutes to an hour and ends with two winners. Two games are played each night under different categories.
Music Categories:
TBA
We know you know the songs, so round up your friends, come on down, grab a card, a seat and a bite to eat, and scream sing along with us to some familiar tunes and win awesome prizes!
This is such a fun way to spend a Thursday night!!!
Open 4-11
Kitchen 4-8
Bingo starts at 7pm (second round usually starts close to 8pm)
Bottle sales, cocktails and tastings all evening
Our patio is open!
We can't wait to see you
Reminiscent Rubies Live at Altered State Distillery
Friday , Oct 16th 7-10
Kitchen 4pm-9pm
Free Live Music 7-10 pm
Bottle sales, craft cocktails, and tastings all day
The Paulsibilities Live at Altered State
Saturday , Oct 17th 7-10
Join us for some psychedelic improvised musical madness
with
Paul Shillinger
Joe Cieslak
Sule Tahirovic
Justin Tapper
Ryan Dunkle
Open 12-12
Kitchen 12-9
Free Live Music 7-10
Bottle Sales, cocktails, and tastings all day
#thepaulsibilitiesareendless
Acoustic Brunch with Tommy Link at Altered State Distillery
Sunday, October 18h 11-2
• Breakfast Burritos
• Big Breakfast
• Three Egg Omelet
• Bananas Foster French Toast
• Fundido Skillet
and so much more!
Brunch options subject to change
Open Decks with Mitch Miller at Altered State
Thursday , Oct 22nd 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
TIger Maple String band Live at Altered State
Friday, October 23rd 7-10
Friday, Oct 23rd we welcome back Tiger Maple String Band, an energetic collection of talented musicians dedicated to traditional and original old-time music. Be sure to come early to grab a good seat and a bite to eat!
Kitchen 4-9
Music 7-10
Bottle sales, craft cocktails and tastings all day
Preach's Birthday Bash with Preach & Friends at Altered State Distillery
Saturday, October 24th 7-10
Join us, Preach and his band for a funky good time as we celebrate his birthday!!!
Open 12- midnight
Kitchen 12- 9 pm
Live Music 7-10 pm
Bottle sales, craft cocktails and tastings all day
We can't wait to see you!
Acoustic Brunch with Doug Phillips & Elly Vahey at Altered State Distillery
Sunday, Oct 25th 11-2
Start your Sunday on a delicious note with familiar songs by Doug Phillips & Elly Vahey from 11-2 and our made-from-scratch brunch, featuring an irresistible mix of sweet and savory options like our
• Gaucho Steak & Eggs
• Breakfast Tacos
• Mamas Huevos
• Avocado Toast
• Bananas Foster French Toast
• Fundido Skillet
and so much more!
Pair your meal with one of our fully dressed Bloody Marys 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!
Alcohol-free options available
Brunch options subject to change
Fantastic music, delicious food, amazing drinks, and friendly faces. What's not to love? We hope to see you!
Cosmic Rhythm Live at Altered State Distillery
Friday, October 30th 7-10
Erie's premier jam cover band!!! You won't want to miss it!
Open 4-12
Kitchen 4-9
Live Music 7-10
Bottle sales, cocktails and tastings all day
We can't wait to see everyone!!
Zep-O-Ween: Colin John Electric Trio Tribute to Led Zeppelin Live at Altered State
Saturday, October 31st 7-10
Join us from 7-10 for a Halloween Party of epic proportions!
Come free your inner child, or goblin or whatever, and party with us and Colin John Trio as they return to the distillery (with Ralph Reitinger III and Mike Russell) for a Led Zeppelin Tribute that is not to be missed!
*Costume contest
*Live music
*Kitchen open until 9pm
*Spooky Drinks and more!!!
This is gonna be great!
We hope to see you! Cheers!
Acoustic Brunch with Jesse James Weston at Altered State Distillery
Sunday, November 1st 10-3
• Breakfast Taco
• Avocado Toast
• Three Egg Omelet
• Bananas Foster French Toast
• Fundido Skillet
and so much more!
Brunch options subject to change
The Kelloggs Special Thursday Night Show at Altered State Distillery
Thursday, Nov 5th 6-9
It’s a Thursday Night show at Altered State Distillery! Come help us welcome back The Kelloggs, an acoustic duo from northwest Pennsylvania playing your favorites from the 1970’s to today.
Arrive early to grab a seat and a bite to eat.
If the weather is nice, music will be outside on our patio.
Open 4-10
Happy Hour 4-6
Kitchen 4-8
Free Live Music 6-9
We can't wait to see you!
SideEye: Amy's Birthday Bash Live at Altered State Distillery
Friday, Nov 6th 7-10
Hailing from Erie PA, SideEye travels from heavy rock to blues and takes few side roads in between.
Come help us celebrate with Amy as she prepares to embark on another rotation around the sun!!!
Open 4-12
Kitchen 4-9
Free Live Music 7-10
Bottle Sales, cocktails and tastings all day
We can't wait to see you!
Eric Weinholtz Trio (BUF) Live at Altered State Distillery
Saturday, Nov 7th 7-10
Please help us welcome back Eric Weinholtz Trio!!!
After releasing his first album, Same Old Mistakes, in March 2026, and receiving the Yellen Songwriter Award from the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame for his song "Louisiana," in 2025, Eric Weinholtz is bringing his trio to Altered State Distillery. Eric Weinholtz Trio is a group of acclaimed musicians that blend Americana, soul, country and blues to make a unique brand of music that has been acclaimed for songwriting, and reinterpreting classic songs. With this mix, the band delivers a show that is both refreshing and familiar
Open 12-Midnight
Kitchen 12-9
Free Live music 7-10
Acoustic Brunch with John Hyatt & Joe Frisina at Altered State Distillery
Sunday, Nov 8th 10-3
Start your Sunday on a delicious note with familiar songs by John Hyatt & Joe Frisina from 11-2 and our made-from-scratch brunch, featuring an irresistible mix of sweet and savory options like our
• Gaucho Steak & Eggs
• Bananas Foster French Toast
• Monte Cristo
• Avocado Toast
• Three Egg Omelet
and so much more!
Pair your meal with one of our fully dressed Bloody Marys 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!
Alcohol-free options available
Brunch options subject to change
Fantastic music, delicious food, amazing drinks, and friendly faces. What's not to love? We hope to see you!