Alter Brewing + Kitchen Menu

12 S 1st St, St. Charles, IL 60174
  • BEER

    • ALTERADO

      Mexican-Style Lager · 5% ABV A simple, relaxed Mexican-style lager brewed with flaked maize, noble hops, and a strain of yeast known to ferment a myriad of brews from our friends to the south. A classic spicy nose with a hint of corn mimics driving past your local tortilleria with the windows down. 16oz - $6.50
      $6.50
    • ALTERIOR MOTIVE

      India Pale Ale · 7% ABV A bright and dank IPA that gives you lots of piney and resinous aromas from its generous dry-hopping of Simcoe and Citra. The flavor is designed to be clean, but give you some fruit-like characteristics on your palate from the yeast strain and middle hop additions.16oz - $7.50
      $7.50
    • ALTO PORTO

      Porter · 6.8% ABV Savor the silky richness of our meticulously crafted porter, a symphony of smoothness and flavor. This exceptional brew harmonizes five distinct malts, including indulgent chocolate malt, robust roasted malt, Munich malt for depth, and crystal malt for sweetness. 16oz - $7.50
      $7.50
    • AMBIGRAM

      Hazy India Pale Ale · 6.5% ABV Dry-hopped with the gold standard combo of Mosaic and Citra, and an extra oomph of Idaho 7, Ambigram delivers a strong orange and tangerine aroma. Although no actual fruit went into this beer, the brewing method gives it a juicy character. It's got just the right amount of sweetness, while still reminding you that it is in fact an IPA.16oz - $8.50
      $8.50
    • CENTER LINE

      Golden Ale · 5.0% ABV This extremely clean golden ale gives you plenty of malt on the nose, with hints of fruitiness on the back end. The flavor of the beer is friendly to most palates and drinks more like a lager than an ale. We use classic noble hops in the boil to keep this beer a traditional mainstay on our menu. 16oz - $6.50
      $6.50
    • HOPULAR KID

      Pale Ale · 6.5% ABV Classic pale ale that is quite complex when it comes to aroma and flavor. Fermented with a fruit-forward ale strain to compliment the bevvy of hops used in both the boil and the fermenter. Centennial, Citra, Amarillo, Simcoe and Mosaic team up to give it characteristics of melon, stone-fruits, and lemon. Some may call it Tropical. We call it Hopular Kid. 16oz - $7.50
      $7.50
    • RALLY POINT

      West Coast IPA · 7.5% ABV Bold West Coast IPA with reinforcements of malt and old-school hop characteristics. A selection of Cascade and Comet deliver a citrusy, wild American nose and flavor. More sharp and boozy than a traditional IPA. 13oz - $7.50
      $7.50
    • ALTER LIGHT

      Alter Light Lager – 4.3% ABV Line priced with Centerline. Do you know what a brewers favorite beer is? A high-quality light lager. The brew team set out to make one using the highest quality German Pilsner malt, German hops, and German yeast. At a crushable 4.3%, you’ll be drinking like a brewer. No frills, fruits, or gimmicks – just a nice balanced beer to drink anytime, anywhere.
      $6.50
    • SUNBEAM PILSNER (NA Beer)

      Go Brewing-There are thousands, maybe millions of pilsners, but this pilsner-style light brew invites you to look again - to take in everything that can exist all at once in a single beverage (or moment).
      $6.00
    • SEHR GUT

      German American Lager - ABV 4.4% An A little bit of this and a little bit of that. Our finest German ingredients and our finest domestic ingredients create a full bodied lager that blends two continents.
      $6.50
    • HEAVY SQUEEZE

      Lemon Wheat Ale - ABV 5.5% An unfiltered lemon-wheat ale that drinks like a shandy, but is 100% beer. We add a ton of lemon and top it off with just enough Citra to provide some hop brightness.
      $7.50
    • ON THE DOUBLE

      Double IPA - ABV 9.3% This hoppy beast is as sweet as it is flavorful. Dry hopped with Simcoe and Sultana, expect heavy berry and citrus aromas.
      $8.50
    • KING BALATON

      Cherry Wheat Ale - ABV 5.1% If it smells like a cherry and tastes like a cherry, it’s probably King Balaton. Brewed with lots of wheat and small amounts of Mosaic hops.
      $9.50
    • HOPPY HOUR

      Hazy IPA - ABV 5.5% British yeast variety and hops that range from peppery, piney, and fruity. A malty backbone, slight sweetness, and the familiar hop forward punch of a pale ale.
      $8.50
    • PROUD GIRL DAD

      Summer Wheat Ale - ABV 4.3% A soft fruitiness on the nose blends beautifully with light spice from the wheat for crisp drinking experience that just screams summer.
      $6.50
    • My Name's Hef

      The original hazy beer. Brewed with German pilsner malt and Czech noble hops and fermented with yeast that puts out a great banana and fruity character.
      $8.50
  • COCKTAILS

    • EVER WEST

      Whiskey Acres Rye with three different bitters and Demerara syrup topped with a Flamed Orange Peel to add extra flavor.
      $13.00
    • THE HAZE

      Hendricks Gin, House made Cranberry & Rosemary syrup, and fresh squeezed Lemon Juice, topped off with La Marca Prosecco.
      $13.00
    • NOT YOUR MOTHERS MULE

      Ketel One, Simple Syrup, Fresh Lime Juice, Muddled Ginger and Blackberries topped with Soda Water.
      $13.00
    • THE EVAN SHELBY

      Whiskey Acres joined by Demerara Syrup is the backbone of this Altered old fashioned, paying homage to the first European settler of St. Charles.
      $13.00
    • FLORENCE & THE MOJITO

      Diplomatico White Rum, Simple Syrup, Fresh Lime Juice, Aperol, Cointreau, Mint, and Soda.
      $13.00
    • MALTERCYCLE

      Hennessy, Disaronno, Fresh Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, and Ambigram.
      $13.00
    • PRICKLY PEAR

      21 Seeds Tequila, Fresh Lemon Juice, and Prickly Pear Puree.
      $13.00
  • WINE

    • OLEMA PINOT NOIR

      Glass - $13.00 Bottle - $42.00
      $13.00
    • PARCEL 41 MERLOT

      Glass - $12.00 Bottle - $41.00
      $12.00
    • TROUBLEMAKER RED BLEND

      Glass - $13.00 Bottle - $42.00
      $13.00
    • VISTA FLORES MALBEC

      Glass - $13.00 Bottle - $42.00
      $13.00
    • TWENTY BENCH CABERNET

      Glass $13.00 Bottle $42.00
      $13.00
    • DECIBEL SAUVIGNON BLANC

      Glass - $13.00 Bottle - $36.00
      $13.00
    • LAMARCA PROSECCO

      $12.00
    • DR. LOOSEN RIESLING

      Glass - $11.00 Bottle - $38.00
      $11.00
    • GIULIANO ROSATI

      Glass - $10.00 Bottle - $35.00
      $10.00
    • ZENATO PINOT GRIGIO

      Glass - $10.00 Bottle - $35.00
      $10.00
    • LA DORIA

      $10.00
    • NO CURFEW CHARDONAY

      Bottle- $42
      $12.00
  • PACKAGED BEER

    • 4 PACK CENTER LINE

      $10.99
    • 4 PACK ALTERADO

      $10.99
    • 4 PACK HOPULAR KID

      $11.99
    • 4 PACK ALTERIOR MOTIVE

      $11.99
    • 4 PACK ALTO PORTO

      $10.99
    • BOTTLE FRENCH SAISON

      $10.99
    • RALLY POINT 4 PACK

      $13.99
  • DRINKS AND FOOD

    • MINI BBQ FLATBREAD

      White BBQ Sauce, grilled chicken tossed in house made IPA BBQ sauce, red onion, green onion, Asiago Mozzarella blend & ranch.
      $8.00
    • BEER BATTER PICKLES

      Hand-Battered Dill Pickle Spears, House Ranch.
      $8.00
    • MINI BRIE APPLE FLATBREAD

      Boursin garlic spread, caramelized onions and apples, bacon, Asiago and Mozzarella, topped arugula with balsamic glaze.
      $8.00
    • BRISKET TACOS

      2 BBQ Brisket Tacos with Beer Cheese, & Cowboy Candy Jalapeno Ranch.
      $8.00
    • CHEESE CURDS

      Breaded White Cheddar & Jalapeno Cheese Curds served with a side of House made Jalapeno Ranch.
      $8.00
    • CHICKEN WINGS

      6 hand battered, crispy wings, tossed in your choice of our 3 house made sauces - choice of Truffalo Honey, Alter BBQ, or Spicy Chili Glaze served with celery sticks & Ranch.
      $8.00
    • MINI ALTER BURGER

      4oz. Brisket & Short Rib Steak Burger, American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, and Alter Sauce on a Buttery Hamburger Bun.
      $8.00
    • MINI PRETZELS

      Salted bite size Pretzels with a side of Beer Cheese.
      $8.00
    • ALL DRAFT BEER

      Grab one of our Drafts for $5 during happy hour!
      $5.00
  • LUNCH SPECIALS

    • GREEK BOWL

      Lemon chicken, red onion, cucumber, tomato, feta, olives, and tzatziki served over brown rice.
      $15.00
    • SALMON BOWL

      Blackened salmon, tomato, grilled corn, red onion, mixed peppers, avocado, chimichurri, crispy tortilla, and smokey ranch served over brown rice.
      $15.00
    • STEAK BOWL

      Thinly sliced ribeye, shredded carrots, mixed peppers, sliced cucumber, pickled radish, gochujang drizzle, green onions, and sesame seeds served over brown rice.
      $15.00
    • VEGGIE BOWL

      Roasted brussels sprouts, butternut squash, red potatoes, red onion, mushrooms, arugula, and balsamic vinaigrette served over brown rice.
      $15.00
    • LUNCH SHRIMP TACOS

      Two shrimp tacos made with pineapple, mixed peppers, shredded lettuce, teriyaki glaze, cumin lime crema and served with chips and a house salad.
      $15.00
    • MINI BURGER

      4oz Patty, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and Alter sauce on a butter bun and served with chips & a house salad.
      $15.00
    • CHICKEN WRAP

      Capt’n Demo’s truffle hot pepper and Buffalo sauce, crispy chicken, lettuce, tomato, red onion, bleu cheese, and tomato tortilla served with chips and house salad.
      $15.00
  • CHEF'S BITES

    • POLENTA BITES

      POLENTA BITES Fried, stuffed polenta with fig jam, parmesan cheese, garlic herb spread
      $16.00
    • BABCIA'S PIEROGI

      Potato+cheese stuffed pierogies, diced polish sausage, sauerkraut, sour cream
      $17.00
    • CUCUMBER SHRIMP

      Citrus-marinated shrimp, tossed in Captain Demo's Big Truffle Sauce, Tajin cucumbers, tomato, fresh cilantro, with tortilla chips
      $17.00
    • BRUSCHETTA TRIO

      Trio of fresh grilled bruschetta - heirloom tomato + pesto, mozzarella + prosciutto, fig + goat cheese
      $16.00
    • LOBSTER CAKE

      Heavy Squeeze garlic aioli, baked lobster cake, tarragon oil
      $19.00
  • SHAREABLES

    • BANG BANG CAULIFLOWER

      Hand-battered cauliflower, bang bang sauce, sweet ginger dressing, scallions, toasted sesame seeds
      $17.00
    • HOUSE CHICKEN WINGS

      Crispy hand-battered wings tossed in your choice of 3 housemade sauces - Captain Demo's Big Truffle, Alter BBQ, or spicy chili glaze, served with carrot sticks + ranch. Sub cauliflower for vegetarian option.
      $18.00
    • BIG A** PRETZEL

      Serves 4+ Locally handmade pretzel, served with honey mustard, house mustard, Merkts' cheese spread, ale cheese dip, green onion, bacon
      $28.00
    • BRISKET CHIPS

      Housemade chips, Alter beer-braised brisket, ale cheese sauce, lettuce, tomato, jalapefio, ranch, bbq
      $21.00
    • JALAPENO CHEESE CURDS

      Half pound breaded white cheddar jalapeno cheese curds, housemade jalapeno ranch, cowboy candy
      $16.00
    • LESS BIG A** PRETZEL

      Serves 2+ Locally handmade pretzel, served with honey mustard, house mustard, Merkts' cheese spread, ale cheese dip, green onion, bacon
      $18.00
  • SALADS

    • DICED CHICKEN SALAD

      Romaine, grilled chicken, orzo, applewood smoked bacon, blue cheese, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, cucumber & house dressing.
      $19.00
    • CAESAR SALAD

      Romaine lettuce, Center Line golden ale lemon Caesar dressing, grilled chicken, garlic croutons, asiago crisp
      $18.00
    • SOUTHWEST SALAD

      Crispy chicken, smoky ranch, mixed greens, roasted corn, tri color sweet peppers, tomato, red onion & tortilla strips.
      $19.00
    • PANZANELLA

      Heirloom tomatoes, arugula, bleu cheese, cucumbers, red onion, bleu cheese and house dressing, topped with house balsamic honey glaze
      $16.00
    • GRILLED PEACH

      Spinach, grilled peaches, cucumber, shaved red onion, ricotta salata, lemon poppyseed vinaigrette
      $16.00
  • FLATBREADS

    • BBQ CHICKEN FLATBREAD

      White BBQ Sauce, grilled chicken tossed in house made IPA BBQ sauce, red onion, green onion, Asiago Mozzarella blend & ranch.
      $18.00
    • BRIE & BACON FLATBREAD

      Boursin garlic spread, caramelized onions and apples, bacon, Asiago and Mozzarella, topped arugula with balsamic glaze.
      $18.00
    • CAPRESE

      Vegan pesto, tomatoes, red onion, fresh basil, mozzarella
      $18.00
    • PEPPERONI + MOZZARELLA

      Pepperoni, crushed tomato sauce, Italian herbs, mozzarella, hot honey drizzle
      $18.00
  • HANDHELDS

    • THE CLASSIC

      8oz. brisket & short rib steak burger, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and alter sauce & a buttery hamburger bun.
      $18.50
    • BURGER OF THE MONTH

      Ask your server about this month's burger special!
    • ALTER'D CHEESESTEAK

      Slow-roasted beef, mushrooms, onions, mozzarella, cheddar, giardiniera, garlic aioli, au jus, French bread
      $21.50
    • HIGH-FIVE CHEESE PATTY MELT

      Two 4oz. Angus beef patties, asiago, mozzarella, provolone, American, Swiss, Alto Porto onions, Alter sauce, marble rye
      $18.50
    • REUBEN

      Center Line Braised Corn Beef, Sauerkraut, Alter sauce, Swiss Cheese on marble rye
      $18.50
    • THE BIG MIC

      "Big Mick." Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, American cheese, pickles and onions. Just no sesame seeds on that bun!
      $18.50
    • FARM HOUSE BURGER

      8oz. brisket & short rib steak burger, garlic aioli, bacon jam, cheddar cheese, fried egg, arugula, tomato, pretzel bun.
      $19.50
    • CUBANO, MORE LIKE CUBAYES

      Mojito pork cooked with Hopular Kid , ham, bacon, cheese blend, Alter Beer mustard, roasted garlic Alter hot sauce, pickles, grilled telera roll.
      $17.50
    • SHRIMP TACOS

      3 Crispy shrimp taco, pineapple, mixed peppers, shredded lettuce, teriyaki chili glaze, cumin lime crema
      $19.50
    • CHICKEN BACON CAESAR, IT'S A WRAP!

      Center Line Caesar dressing, tomato, red onion, applewood bacon, grilled chicken, asiago cheese, romaine lettuce, tomato basil tortilla
      $17.50
    • CRISPY CHICKEN

      House buttermilk chicken, bacon red cabbage, tomato pickle relish, garlic mayo, butter bun
      $17.50
    • PORTOBELLO

      Roasted portobello, red peppers, grilled onions, vegan pesto, vegan cheese, tomato focaccia
      $18.50
  • ENTREES

    • STEAK FRITES

      12oz New York Strip, A1 horseradish compound butter, parmesan garlic fries.
      $31.00
    • TUSCAN SALMON

      Grilled salmon, sundried tomatoes, spinach, garlic, lemon, roasted potato, Heavy Squeeze cream
      $27.00
    • FISH FRY

      Classic Fish Fry, 9oz Cod with Ambigram Beer Batter, Fries, Coleslaw, Dill Tartar Sauce
      $22.00
    • SHRIMP PRIMAVERA

      Garlic shrimp, grilled zucchini, yellow squash, roasted red peppers, spinach, red onion, pesto cream, cavatappi pasta
      $23.00
    • BRAISED SHORT RIB MAC

      Slow-cooked short rib, bacon, green onion, fried onions, served over baked 5-cheese Center Line mac n' cheese
      $27.00
    • SAUSAGE RIGATONI

      Tomato cream, Captain Demo's Big Truffle, Rally Point IPA sauce, Italian sausage, pancetta, fresh basil, parmesan cheese
      $23.00
  • KIDS

    • 4OZ CHEESE BURGER

      $10.00
    • BREADED CHICKEN STRIPS

      $10.00
    • GRILLED CHEESE

      $10.00
    • MAC-N-CHEESE

      $10.00
    • PASTA W/MARINARA

      $10.00
    • BUTTER NOODLES

      $10.00
  • DESSERTS

    • WALNUT CAKE

      Sour cream-based cake with an enticing layer of cinnamon sugar and walnuts baked to perfection Garnished with more cinnamon sugar and walnuts topped with lemon cream cheese icing
      $8.00
    • ALTERED BERRY CHEESECAKE

      Vanilla Cheesecake with Cherry Compote, Finished with Whipped Cream
      $8.00

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