Chemistry of Distilled Spirits
Wed, Apr 08
|Altered State Distillery
Join the Erie Section of the American Chemical Society for an evening that blends science, flavor, and fun!
Time & Location
Apr 08, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Altered State Distillery, 1535 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16505, USA
About the event
Registration Fee $10 | attendees must be 21 years old | Event Capacity: 25 individuals
Explore the Chemistry of Distilled Spirits with a behind-the-scenes look at how your favorite beverages are crafted. Registered attendees will begin the evening with an expert-led distillery tour and guided spirit tasting, where the distillery staff will introduce the chemical and sensory principles behind distillation and flavor development. After the tasting, guests can enjoy one complimentary cocktail (included with $10.00 registration fee) and a taco bar generously provided by the American Chemical Society. As you dine and sip, local Erie-area chemists will share brief, engaging insights into what makes popular cocktails “chemically distinct”—highlighting the molecular features, reactions, and techniques that shape aroma and taste. Come learn, taste, and toast to the chemistry that brings your favorite spirits to life!