Alter Brewing Company
We at Alter Brewing welcome all people interested in unique craft beers and its vibrant culture to come and share the experience with others who share your passion for delicious beer, amazing company, music and of course… fun.
Alter Brewing first opened in December of 2015 in the suburb of Downers Grove, just 22 miles West of Chicago. The diverse team at Alter brings their varied experience to bear as they strive to brew beer of the highest quality that is approachable to novices and beer enthusiasts alike.
The brewery features a state of the art American-made 20-barrel brew house and a beautiful modern-industrial taproom that is open 7 days a week. Visitors can enjoy a variety of delicious beer styles on the 12 rotating taps, as well as various canned and barrel-aged beer offerings throughout the year. In addition, the taproom hosts a multitude of events like trivia, Brews & Yoga, craft classes, and more.
Mon-Thu: 3-10pm, Fri-Sat: 12-11pm, Sun: 12-7pm
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Alter Alter'D Beast
Double IPA8.7% ABV65 IBU
Alter Brewing CompanyDowners Grove, IL
We (at Kuma's Corner) brewed this aggressively hopped Denali featured Double IPA in Downers Grove with Alter Brewing...An impressively c
Alter Altered Cake Dream
American Stout9.3% ABV15 IBU
Alter Brewing CompanyDowners Grove, IL
This stout was brewed with pecans, vanilla bean, toasted coconut and pure liquid cocoa.
Alter Alterior Motive
American IPA6.5% ABV65 IBU
Alter Brewing CompanyDowners Grove, IL
Alter's Flagship IPA , dry-hopped with Simcoe and Citra hops.
Alter Alto Porto
Robust Porter6.8% ABV35 IBU
Alter Brewing CompanyDowners Grove, IL
A malt forward brew that is heavily dominated with notes of chocolate, caramel, and hints of coffee.
Alter Barrel Aged Smash-Tun
Imperial Stout11.0% ABV35 IBU
Alter Brewing CompanyDowners Grove, IL
This beer is out of production!
Imperial stout aged for several months in bourbon barrels.
Alter Dank You
Double IPA8.5% ABV80 IBU
Alter Brewing CompanyDowners Grove, IL
Massive amounts of west coast hops that produce resinous, citrus, and tropical fruit notes. Hop varieties in this beer often change.
Alter Dank You Very Much
Double IPA9.4% ABV85 IBU
Alter Brewing CompanyDowners Grove, IL
This beer is out of production!
Alter Debockle
Helles Bock7.4% ABV35 IBU
Alter Brewing CompanyDowners Grove, IL
This beer is out of production!
Alter Dustin the Wind
Berliner Weisse3.4% ABV
Alter Brewing CompanyDowners Grove, IL
This beer is out of production!
Partial spontaneous fermentation gives this crisp light ale just the right touch of sour.
Alter Elder Lord Farquad
Abt/Quadrupel12.0% ABV24 IBU
Alter Brewing CompanyDowners Grove, IL
This beer is out of production!
A Belgian quad aged in red wine barrels with flavors of dark fruits and fall spices.
Alter Festbier
Festbier6.0% ABV35 IBU
Alter Brewing CompanyDowners Grove, IL
This beer is out of production!
Smooth malty lager made with all German ingredients, including Pilsner, Vienna, and Munich Malts, as well, as Tettnang Hops.
Alter Galaxy & The 7 Seas
American Amber Ale7.3% ABV58 IBU
Alter Brewing CompanyDowners Grove, IL
A medium bodied American red/amber ale made with pale and caramel malts that bring a strong biscuit, toast, and caramel backbone. This compliments the tropical fruit and citrus notes brought on by the healthy helping of Galaxy hops.
Alter Galaxy & the 7 C's
American Red Ale6.3% ABV58 IBU
Alter Brewing CompanyDowners Grove, IL
This beer is out of production!
Alter Hell Hazed Over
American IPA8.1% ABV65 IBU
Alter Brewing CompanyDowners Grove, IL
New England Style IPA,- Hops take center stage in this style, exhibiting aromas of passionfruit, tangerine, mango, and bitter orange peel.
Alter Hopular Kid
American Pale Ale6.5% ABV55 IBU
Alter Brewing CompanyDowners Grove, IL
This beer is out of production!
Aroma is dominated by tropical and citrus notes. Flavor continues in kind with juicy notes of mango and pineapple, as well citrusy lemon.
Alter King Balaton
American Wheat Beer5.1% ABV10 IBU
Alter Brewing CompanyDowners Grove, IL
A tart cherry wheat made with over 90 lbs. of cherry juice per barrel.
Alter Lord Farquad
Abt/Quadrupel11.0% ABV24 IBU
Alter Brewing CompanyDowners Grove, IL
This beer is out of production!
Alter Mosaic Motive
American IPA6.8% ABV60 IBU
Alter Brewing CompanyDowners Grove, IL
This IPA exhibits a variety of aromas and flavors including: tropical, floral and fruity.
Alter O.P.A.P.A.
American Pale Ale6.0% ABV55 IBU
Alter Brewing CompanyDowners Grove, IL
Single-hopped with Amarillo. Gushing with aromas of orange blossoms and grapefruit juice.
Alter Rotating Handle
Irish Red Ale5.9% ABV
Alter Brewing CompanyDowners Grove, IL
This beer is out of production!
Alter Tripel
Belgian Tripel9.2% ABV30 IBU
Alter Brewing CompanyDowners Grove, IL
Banana taffy, cloves and notes of bubblegum make this a great representation of the Belgian-style.