Alter Brewing + Kitchen Menu

BABCIA'S PIEROGI

5 potato+ cheese stuffed pierogi, with diced Polish sausage, braised red cabbage, sauerkraut, sour cream.

BANG BANG CAULIFLOWER

Cheddar-battered cauliflower, bang bang sauce, sweet ginger dressing, scallions, toasted sesame seeds

BIG A** PRETZEL

Locally handmade pretzel, served w/ honey and house mustards, Merkts' cheese, ale cheese sauce topped with green onions+ bacon

BONELESS CHICKEN BITES

Hand-Battered boneless chicken tossed in your pick of our signature sauces, served with ranch or blue cheese

BRISKET CHIPS

Housemade chips, tender smoked beef brisket, ale cheese sauce, lettuce, tomato, jalapeno, ranch, BBQ

CHEESE CURDS

Half-pound of breaded white cheddar jalapeno cheese curds, housemade jalapeno ranch, cowboy candy

ELOTE BITES

Crispy house made corn fritters with grilled corn, jalapeños, sweet peppers, melty three-cheese blend, finished with chipotle aioli and fresh cilantro

HOUSE WINGS

Crispy hand-battered wings tossed in your choice of 4 housemade sauces - Captain Demo's Big Truffalo sauce, Alter beer BBQ, mango mustard, or spicy chili glaze, served w/ ranch or blue cheese dressing

PRETZEL-BATTERED CHEDDAR BRATS

Legendary Ream's Meat Market smoked cheddar bratwurst dipped in Ambigram beer pretzel batter, served with whole-grain honey mustard

SMALL A** PRETZEL

Locally handmade pretzel, served with honey mustard, house mustard, Merkts' cheese spread, ale cheese dip, green onion, bacon

WAGYU MEATBALLS

Four tender Australian wagyu meatballs simmered in a rich, slow-cooked tomato sauce with blistered tomatoes. Served with warm garlic bread

DIN ALTER'D LOADED BEER FRIES

FULL-pound of beer-battered fries topped with beer cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon, ranch, and Alter sauce.

BRIE & BACON FLATBREAD

Garlic+ herb cheese spread, brie, caramelized onions+ apples, bacon, asiago + mozzarella blend, arugula, balsamic glaze

BBQ CHICKEN FLATBREAD

Grilled chicken tossed in housemade Alter beer BBQ sauce, green onions, red onions, asiago mozzarella blend, White BBQ sauce, ranch

PEPPERONI + MOZZARELLA

Pepperoni, crushed tomato sauce, Italian herbs, mozzarella, hot honey drizzle

CAESAR SALAD

Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, garlic croutons, asiago crisp, Alterado lemon Caesar dressing

CHOPPED CHICKEN SALAD

Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, orzo, applewood smoked bacon, blue cheese crumbles, avocado, tomatoes, red onions, cucumber, house dressing

SEARED TUNA BOWL

Spiced + seared ahi tuna, mixed greens, shredded green + red cabbage, carrots, kohlrabi, Brussels sprouts, red onions, toasted sesame seeds, sweet chili gochujang, sweet ginger vinaigrette

SOUTHWEST CRUNCH

Crispy chicken, mixed greens, roasted corn, tri-color sweet peppers, tomatoes, red onions, tortilla strips, smoky ranch

TIPSY GOAT

Bibb lettuce, goat cheese, shaved apples, candied walnuts, and Whiskey Acres bourbon vinaigrette

DEC. BURGER OF MONTH

The Yuletide Prime An 8oz prime beef patty, with creamy Havarti cheese, spiced-brown sugar bacon, hydro bib lettuce, and shaved red onion. Finished with our house-made garlic cranberry-maple aioli on a pepper-herb brushed brioche bun. A festive blend of sweet, savory, and holiday comfort.

THE ALTER BURGER

8oz. USDA prime steak burger layered with American cheese, crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, red onion, and house-made Alter sauce on a toasted brioche bun

THE BIG MICK

From the mind of Cleo McDowell, two USDA prime all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, butter bun

THE BREWMASTER'S RISE + SHINE

WILD GAME BURGER

8oz. Bison, wagyu, venison, wild boar blend patty, garlic mayo, cheddar, dressed greens, tomatoes, cowboy butter, pretzel bun

BACON CHICKEN WRAP

Grilled chicken, Caesar dressing, tomatoes, red onions, applewood bacon, asiago cheese, romaine lettuce, tomato tortilla

THE PORTERHOUSE

Seared filet and strip loin with porter-glazed mushrooms, roasted peppers, cheddar cheese, arugula, and a garlic beer-aioli served on a French roll

REUBEN

Beer-braised corned beef, sauerkraut, Alter sauce, Swiss cheese, marble rye

RUSTIC MEATBALL MELT

Housemade meatballs in roasted tomato sauce, with a melty trio of provolone, mozzarella, and asiago, topped with giardiniera on a toasted French roll

SHRIMP TACOS

Three crispy shrimp tacos, pineapple pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, teriyaki chili glaze, cumin lime crema, flour tortillas

TRUFFALO HOT CHICKEN

Crispy buttermilk chicken tossed in Captain Demo's Truffle Buffalo sauce with pickle ranch slaw, tomato, and sweet pickles on a brioche bun

VEGAN ITALIAN BEF

Locally-made by Chicago Not Dogs, seitan-based Italian Bef, with giardiniera + au jus on a French roll

FIVE CHEESE PATTY MELT

Two 4oz. USDA prime beef patties, asiago, mozzarella, provolone, American, Swiss, beer-braised onions, Alter sauce, marble rye

FISH + CHIPS

Ambigram beer-battered fresh local walleye, fries, coleslaw, dill tartar sauce

BBQ BRISKET MAC

Slow-smoked beef brisket with bacon, green onions, and crispy fried onions over creamy five-cheese beer Mac

ALTERADO STEAK FRITES

12 oz. strip loin topped with Alteredo michelada butter sauce and paired with Cajun shoestring fries

BONE-IN PORK CHOP

10oz. French-cut Pork Chop, finished with white BBQ sauce, charred broccolini, and garlic-lemon Yukon potatoes

BREWERY BEEF STROGANOFF

Tender filet with mushrooms and onions in a rich porter-Dijon cream sauce over buttery egg noodles

MINI DOUGHNUTS

Fried fresh + tossed in cinnamon sugar, with chocolate, caramel, and strawberry dipping sauces

PERSONAL NO BAKE CHEESECAKE

Creamy, chilled, vanilla bean cheesecake served in buttery graham tart with a spoonful of tart cherry topping for a touch of classic charm

MINI APPLE PIE BUNDT CAKE

Bright and buttery mini lemon bundt cake with tender crumb, topped with a smooth lemon velvet topping

MINI LEMON BUNDT CAKE

Light and fluffy white cake served with classic strawberry compote

MINI RED VELVET BUNDT CAKE

Moist and classic red velvet bundt cake, finished with a swirl of silky cream cheese mousse

MINI CHOCOLATE BUNDT CAKE

Decadent mini chocolate bundt cake filled with rich dulce de leche, crowned with a whipped topping infused with dulce de leche and dark Alter beer

MINI BUNDT CAKE FLIGHT

Platter of all 4 mini Bundt cakes. No substitutions.

BREADED CHICKEN STRIPS

Breaded chicken tenders.

BUTTER NOODLES

Cavatappi pasta tossed with butter.

MINI CORN DOGS

Mini Corn Dogs made with chicken.

GRILLED CHEESE

Toasted sourdough bread and American cheese.

MAC-N-CHEESE

House made cheddar and beer cheese sauce and cavatappi pasta.

PASTA W/MARINARA

Cavatappi pasta with marinara sauce.

KIDS CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS

2- 2oz cheese burger served on pretzel buns.

CHIPS

COLESLAW

FRIES

FRUIT

SIDE SALAD

BEER CHEESE (RAMEKIN)

BEER CHEESE (CUP)

SWEET POTATO FRIES

SIDE CAESAR SALAD (NO CHICKEN)

BROCCOLINI

SIDE OF MAC N CHEESE

BABCIA'S PIEROGI

5 potato+ cheese stuffed pierogi, with diced Polish sausage, braised red cabbage, sauerkraut, sour cream.

BANG BANG CAULIFLOWER

Cheddar-battered cauliflower, bang bang sauce, sweet ginger dressing, scallions, toasted sesame seeds

BIG A** PRETZEL

Locally handmade pretzel, served w/ honey and house mustards, Merkts' cheese, ale cheese sauce topped with green onions+ bacon

BONELESS CHICKEN BITES

Hand-Battered boneless chicken tossed in your pick of our signature sauces, served with ranch or blue cheese

BRISKET CHIPS

Housemade chips, tender smoked beef brisket, ale cheese sauce, lettuce, tomato, jalapeno, ranch, BBQ

CHEESE CURDS

Half-pound of breaded white cheddar jalapeno cheese curds, housemade jalapeno ranch, cowboy candy

ELOTE BITES

Crispy house made corn fritters with grilled corn, jalapeños, sweet peppers, melty three-cheese blend, finished with chipotle aioli and fresh cilantro

HOUSE WINGS

Crispy hand-battered wings tossed in your choice of 4 housemade sauces - Captain Demo's Big Truffalo sauce, Alter beer BBQ, mango mustard, or spicy chili glaze, served w/ ranch or blue cheese dressing

PRETZEL-BATTERED CHEDDAR BRATS

Legendary Ream's Meat Market smoked cheddar bratwurst dipped in Ambigram beer pretzel batter, served with whole-grain honey mustard

SMALL A** PRETZEL

Locally handmade pretzel, served with honey mustard, house mustard, Merkts' cheese spread, ale cheese dip, green onion, bacon

WAGYU MEATBALLS

Four tender Australian wagyu meatballs simmered in a rich, slow-cooked tomato sauce with blistered tomatoes. Served with warm garlic bread

DIN ALTER'D LOADED BEER FRIES

FULL-pound of beer-battered fries topped with beer cheese, lettuce, tomato, bacon, ranch, and Alter sauce.

BRIE & BACON FLATBREAD

Garlic+ herb cheese spread, brie, caramelized onions+ apples, bacon, asiago + mozzarella blend, arugula, balsamic glaze

BBQ CHICKEN FLATBREAD

Grilled chicken tossed in housemade Alter beer BBQ sauce, green onions, red onions, asiago mozzarella blend, White BBQ sauce, ranch

PEPPERONI + MOZZARELLA

Pepperoni, crushed tomato sauce, Italian herbs, mozzarella, hot honey drizzle

CAESAR SALAD

Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, garlic croutons, asiago crisp, Alterado lemon Caesar dressing

CHOPPED CHICKEN SALAD

Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, orzo, applewood smoked bacon, blue cheese crumbles, avocado, tomatoes, red onions, cucumber, house dressing

SEARED TUNA BOWL

Spiced + seared ahi tuna, mixed greens, shredded green + red cabbage, carrots, kohlrabi, Brussels sprouts, red onions, toasted sesame seeds, sweet chili gochujang, sweet ginger vinaigrette

SOUTHWEST CRUNCH

Crispy chicken, mixed greens, roasted corn, tri-color sweet peppers, tomatoes, red onions, tortilla strips, smoky ranch

TIPSY GOAT

Bibb lettuce, goat cheese, shaved apples, candied walnuts, and Whiskey Acres bourbon vinaigrette

DEC. BURGER OF MONTH

The Yuletide Prime An 8oz prime beef patty, with creamy Havarti cheese, spiced-brown sugar bacon, hydro bib lettuce, and shaved red onion. Finished with our house-made garlic cranberry-maple aioli on a pepper-herb brushed brioche bun. A festive blend of sweet, savory, and holiday comfort.

THE ALTER BURGER

8oz. USDA prime steak burger layered with American cheese, crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, red onion, and house-made Alter sauce on a toasted brioche bun

THE BIG MICK

From the mind of Cleo McDowell, two USDA prime all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, butter bun

THE BREWMASTER'S RISE + SHINE

WILD GAME BURGER

8oz. Bison, wagyu, venison, wild boar blend patty, garlic mayo, cheddar, dressed greens, tomatoes, cowboy butter, pretzel bun

BACON CHICKEN WRAP

Grilled chicken, Caesar dressing, tomatoes, red onions, applewood bacon, asiago cheese, romaine lettuce, tomato tortilla

THE PORTERHOUSE

Seared filet and strip loin with porter-glazed mushrooms, roasted peppers, cheddar cheese, arugula, and a garlic beer-aioli served on a French roll

REUBEN

Beer-braised corned beef, sauerkraut, Alter sauce, Swiss cheese, marble rye

RUSTIC MEATBALL MELT

Housemade meatballs in roasted tomato sauce, with a melty trio of provolone, mozzarella, and asiago, topped with giardiniera on a toasted French roll

SHRIMP TACOS

Three crispy shrimp tacos, pineapple pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, teriyaki chili glaze, cumin lime crema, flour tortillas

TRUFFALO HOT CHICKEN

Crispy buttermilk chicken tossed in Captain Demo's Truffle Buffalo sauce with pickle ranch slaw, tomato, and sweet pickles on a brioche bun

VEGAN ITALIAN BEF

Locally-made by Chicago Not Dogs, seitan-based Italian Bef, with giardiniera + au jus on a French roll

FIVE CHEESE PATTY MELT

Two 4oz. USDA prime beef patties, asiago, mozzarella, provolone, American, Swiss, beer-braised onions, Alter sauce, marble rye

FISH + CHIPS

Ambigram beer-battered fresh local walleye, fries, coleslaw, dill tartar sauce

BBQ BRISKET MAC

Slow-smoked beef brisket with bacon, green onions, and crispy fried onions over creamy five-cheese beer Mac

ALTERADO STEAK FRITES

12 oz. strip loin topped with Alteredo michelada butter sauce and paired with Cajun shoestring fries

BONE-IN PORK CHOP

10oz. French-cut Pork Chop, finished with white BBQ sauce, charred broccolini, and garlic-lemon Yukon potatoes

BREWERY BEEF STROGANOFF

Tender filet with mushrooms and onions in a rich porter-Dijon cream sauce over buttery egg noodles

MINI DOUGHNUTS

Fried fresh + tossed in cinnamon sugar, with chocolate, caramel, and strawberry dipping sauces

PERSONAL NO BAKE CHEESECAKE

Creamy, chilled, vanilla bean cheesecake served in buttery graham tart with a spoonful of tart cherry topping for a touch of classic charm

MINI APPLE PIE BUNDT CAKE

Bright and buttery mini lemon bundt cake with tender crumb, topped with a smooth lemon velvet topping

MINI LEMON BUNDT CAKE

Light and fluffy white cake served with classic strawberry compote

MINI RED VELVET BUNDT CAKE

Moist and classic red velvet bundt cake, finished with a swirl of silky cream cheese mousse

MINI CHOCOLATE BUNDT CAKE

Decadent mini chocolate bundt cake filled with rich dulce de leche, crowned with a whipped topping infused with dulce de leche and dark Alter beer

MINI BUNDT CAKE FLIGHT

Platter of all 4 mini Bundt cakes. No substitutions.

BREADED CHICKEN STRIPS

Breaded chicken tenders.

BUTTER NOODLES

Cavatappi pasta tossed with butter.

MINI CORN DOGS

Mini Corn Dogs made with chicken.

GRILLED CHEESE

Toasted sourdough bread and American cheese.

MAC-N-CHEESE

House made cheddar and beer cheese sauce and cavatappi pasta.

PASTA W/MARINARA

Cavatappi pasta with marinara sauce.

KIDS CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS

2- 2oz cheese burger served on pretzel buns.

CHIPS

COLESLAW

FRIES

FRUIT

SIDE SALAD

BEER CHEESE (RAMEKIN)

BEER CHEESE (CUP)

SWEET POTATO FRIES

SIDE CAESAR SALAD (NO CHICKEN)

BROCCOLINI

SIDE OF MAC N CHEESE

4 Pack #45 Gary Fencik

4 Pack #57 Tom Thayer

Beer that tastes like beer! A great option for beer drinkers who enjoy the simple display of malt, hops, yeast and water. Solid maltiness, dry finish, and pleasant bouquet of hop aromas. Bear down!

4 Pack #99 Dan Hampton

4 Pack 768

10th Anniversary IPA - 10% 10% for Ten Years. We brewed this beer with an insane amount of hops with a unique method of feeding the boil handfuls of them every 3 minutes for 2 hours. Fermented with a rarely-used yeast strain to handle it all, this beer is fit for celebration.

4 Pack Alterado

Mexican-Style Lager - 5.0% A classic spicy nose with a hint of corn mimics driving past your local tortilleria with the windows down.

4 Pack Alterior Motive

IPA - 7.0% A bright and dank IPA that gives you lots of piney and resinous aromas from its generous dry-hopping.

4 Pack Ambigram????

Hazy IPA - 6.5% Strong orange and tangerine aroma. Juicy with just the right amount of sweetness.

4 Pack Blueberry Pie-Eyed

Fruited Sour Ale - 7.0% A blueberry sour with the intense flavor of blueberry jam and the aroma of fresh blueberry muffins. Expect a full, juicy mouthfeel and a dessert wine like finish.

4 Pack Center Line

Golden Ale - 5.0% This clean, golden ale gives you malt off the nose with hints of fruit on the back end.

4 Pack Day Sipper

German Style-Pilsner - 5.0% Authentic cracker and sweet yeast notes on the nose blend harmoniously with an herbaceous and spicy hop profile. Super refreshing, with a medium-dry finish.

4 Pack Easy

4 Pack Hopular Kid

Pale Ale - 5.0% Classic pale ale featuring popular hops with complex notes of melon, stone-fruit, and lemon.

4 Pack Play The Hits

Guava Milkshake IPA - 8.5% Back when Milkshake IPAs were topping the charts, we laid down this tropical, creamy anthem. Six years later, we're spinning it again---still loaded with pink guava, smooth vanilla, and that signature velvety body.

4 Pack Rally Point

IPA - 6.6% Sturdy IPA using two hop varieties to deliver berry, mango, and herbal combination. Elevated hopping during the boil delivers more assertiveness than a typical IPA.

4 Pack S'mores Wedda

Oatmeal Stout - 6.0% While the children build s'mores near the campfire, you've got other plans. Skip the hassle of building your fireside treat, and crack open a can of this expertly crafted s'mores from a can. It even has booze in it. This beer will stick on you, but not because of the marshmallows.

4 Pack Stoutlaw

BA Stout - 12.3% Aged for 8 months in Buffalo Trace Mash #1 barrels and brewed to be thick, roasty, and full of rich bourbon flavors. Reach for the sky.

Framboise Sour Bottle

Belgian-Style Sour Ale - 6.0% French for raspberry, Framboise has spent nearly a year aging in our oak foeders. Infused with raspberry, vanilla, and our house blend of sour microbes - you get a well rounded raspberry jam, with a hit of sour that really gives it the true feeling of the historical style.

French Saison Bottle

Grapefruit Sour Bottle

Belgian-Style Sour Ale - 6.0% Our Foeder-Aged Grapefruit Sour is a vibrant and complex brew that combines the tart, citrusy zing of grapefruit with the subtle depth of oak aging for over a year - balancing the bright acidity with smooth, woody undertones.

4 Pack #45 Gary Fencik

4 Pack #57 Tom Thayer

Beer that tastes like beer! A great option for beer drinkers who enjoy the simple display of malt, hops, yeast and water. Solid maltiness, dry finish, and pleasant bouquet of hop aromas. Bear down!

4 Pack #99 Dan Hampton

4 Pack 768

10th Anniversary IPA - 10% 10% for Ten Years. We brewed this beer with an insane amount of hops with a unique method of feeding the boil handfuls of them every 3 minutes for 2 hours. Fermented with a rarely-used yeast strain to handle it all, this beer is fit for celebration.

4 Pack Alterado

Mexican-Style Lager - 5.0% A classic spicy nose with a hint of corn mimics driving past your local tortilleria with the windows down.

4 Pack Alterior Motive

IPA - 7.0% A bright and dank IPA that gives you lots of piney and resinous aromas from its generous dry-hopping.

4 Pack Ambigram????

Hazy IPA - 6.5% Strong orange and tangerine aroma. Juicy with just the right amount of sweetness.

4 Pack Blueberry Pie-Eyed

Fruited Sour Ale - 7.0% A blueberry sour with the intense flavor of blueberry jam and the aroma of fresh blueberry muffins. Expect a full, juicy mouthfeel and a dessert wine like finish.

4 Pack Center Line

Golden Ale - 5.0% This clean, golden ale gives you malt off the nose with hints of fruit on the back end.

4 Pack Day Sipper

German Style-Pilsner - 5.0% Authentic cracker and sweet yeast notes on the nose blend harmoniously with an herbaceous and spicy hop profile. Super refreshing, with a medium-dry finish.

4 Pack Easy

4 Pack Hopular Kid

Pale Ale - 5.0% Classic pale ale featuring popular hops with complex notes of melon, stone-fruit, and lemon.

4 Pack Play The Hits

Guava Milkshake IPA - 8.5% Back when Milkshake IPAs were topping the charts, we laid down this tropical, creamy anthem. Six years later, we're spinning it again---still loaded with pink guava, smooth vanilla, and that signature velvety body.

4 Pack Rally Point

IPA - 6.6% Sturdy IPA using two hop varieties to deliver berry, mango, and herbal combination. Elevated hopping during the boil delivers more assertiveness than a typical IPA.

4 Pack S'mores Wedda

Oatmeal Stout - 6.0% While the children build s'mores near the campfire, you've got other plans. Skip the hassle of building your fireside treat, and crack open a can of this expertly crafted s'mores from a can. It even has booze in it. This beer will stick on you, but not because of the marshmallows.

4 Pack Stoutlaw

BA Stout - 12.3% Aged for 8 months in Buffalo Trace Mash #1 barrels and brewed to be thick, roasty, and full of rich bourbon flavors. Reach for the sky.

Framboise Sour Bottle

Belgian-Style Sour Ale - 6.0% French for raspberry, Framboise has spent nearly a year aging in our oak foeders. Infused with raspberry, vanilla, and our house blend of sour microbes - you get a well rounded raspberry jam, with a hit of sour that really gives it the true feeling of the historical style.

French Saison Bottle

Grapefruit Sour Bottle

Belgian-Style Sour Ale - 6.0% Our Foeder-Aged Grapefruit Sour is a vibrant and complex brew that combines the tart, citrusy zing of grapefruit with the subtle depth of oak aging for over a year - balancing the bright acidity with smooth, woody undertones.