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    Alter Brewing + Kitchen - St. Charles

    12 South 1st Street

    St. Charles, IL 60174


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    Featured Items

    • THE ALTER PRIME

      8oz. USDA prime steak burger, American cheese, crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, red onions, house-made Alter sauce, toasted brioche bun
      $19.99
    • GIANT "A" PRETZEL

      Locally crafted pretzel, baked golden and served warm with stone-ground and honey mustards, Merkts cheddar, and bacon ale cheese
      $25.99
    • 1/4 CHEESEBURGER

      $11.99

    DRINK MENU

    PACKAGED BEER

    • 4 PACK ALTERADO

      A classic spicy nose with a hint of corn mimics driving past your local tortilleria with the windows down.
      $10.99
    • 4 PACK ALTERIOR MOTIVE

      A bright and dank IPA that gives you lots of piney and resinous aromas from its generous dry-hopping.
      $11.99
    • 4 PACK AMBIGRAM

      Strong orange and tangerine aroma. Juicy with just the right amount of sweetness.
      $12.99
    • 4 PACK BLEACHER SEAT

      $10.99
    • 4 PACK EASY STRAWBERRY

      $13.99
    • 4 PACK HEAVY SQUEEZE

      Drinks like a shandy, but is 100% beer! Lemon puree added during fermentation and topped off with just enough Citra to provide some hop brightness. Summer in a glass!
      OUT OF STOCK
      $11.99
    • 4 PACK HOPULAR KID

      Classic pale ale featuring popular hops with complex notes of melon, stone-fruit, and lemon.
      $11.99
    • 4 PACK CITRA

      $11.99
    • BB SOUR BTL

      $12.99
    • FRAMBOISE (500ML BOTTLE)

      $12.99
    • GRAPEFRUIT SOUR (500ML BOTTLE)

      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 in our Oak Brook facility - balancing the bright acidity with smooth, woody undertones.
      $11.99
    • KRIEK SOUR ALE (500ML BOTTLE)

      The result of letting cherries and a simple ale ferment and age with our house sour strain for a year in wooden foeders. Refreshingly tart and jammy, this kriek is an excellent example that patience pays off.
      $12.99

    MENU

    CHEF'S SELECTIONS

    • BLACK & BLUE FILET MEDALLIONS

      6 oz Cajun-blackened filet medallions with blue cheese, arugula, pickled red onion, and rich bordelaise
      $25.99
    • WAGYU MEATBALLS

      Australian Wagyu meatballs in rich tomato sauce with Calabrian chili, shaved Parmesan, and grilled focaccia
      $21.99
    • STICKY BEER-GLAZE RIBS

      Char-grilled pork ribs glazed in sweet soy-teriyaki BBQ, topped with sesame and scallion, over beer-battered fries, with pickle ranch
      $17.99
    • CRAB-STUFFED CREMINI MUSHROOMS

      Jumbo lump crab and garlic cream sauce stuffed in creminis, baked & topped with Parmesan, served with grilled focaccia
      $22.99
    • BABCIA'S PIEROGI

      Potato and cheese pierogi with Polish sausage, braised red cabbage, sauerkraut, and cool sour cream
      $17.99
    • AHI TUNA WAKAME TARTARE

      Sesame-seared ahi tuna over chilled wakame seaweed, onion, cucumber, carrot, and tomato, finished with crispy wontons
      $21.99
    • CRISPY YUKON SMASH POTATOES

      Golden-crisp Yukon smash potatoes with garlic, lemon, Parmesan, and smoky horseradish aioli
      $14.99

    BREW PUB FAVORITES

    • ALTER HOUSE WINGS

      Choose traditional or boneless wings, tossed in Truffalo, Alter beer BBQ, or chili glaze, with ranch or blue cheese
      $18.99
    • BBQ BRISKET CHIPS PLATTER

      House-fried chips loaded with beer braised brisket, ale cheese, lettuce, tomato, jalapeño, ranch drizzle, and smoky BBQ
      $23.99
    • CHEESESTEAK EGGROLLS

      Philly-inspired egg rolls with filet, New York strip, caramelized onions, and melted cheese with sweet chili & honey mustard
      $16.99
    • BANG BANG CAULIFLOWER

      $16.99
    • CHEDDAR BRATS

      Ream’s smoked cheddar brats in Ambigram beer batter, fried crisp and served with whole-grain honey mustard.
      $18.99
    • GIANT "A" PRETZEL

      Locally crafted pretzel, baked golden and served warm with stone-ground and honey mustards, Merkts cheddar, and bacon ale cheese
      $25.99

    MAIN PLATES

    • STEAK FRITES

      A 12 oz New York strip grilled and sliced, topped with beer-whipped goat cheese butter, and served with Parmesan smashed potatoes, and peppery arugula
      $35.99
    • MISO BEER GLAZED SALMON

      Pan-seared salmon lacquered in a caramelized miso￾lager glaze, served over coconut-ginger rice with sautéed broccolini, blistered peppers, and avocado cream
      $30.99
    • FISH & CHIPS

      Local walleye dipped in Ambigram beer batter and fried golden crisp, served with fries, creamy slaw, and house dill tartar.
      $29.99
    • CHICKEN PARMESAN

      Breaded chicken, fresh mozzarella, Calabrian tomato sauce, gemelli pasta, choice of pesto or red sauce, finished with Parmesan
      $28.99
    • GRILLED PORK CHOP

      10 oz ancho-rubbed pork chop seared and roasted, served with caramelized onions, Parmesan smashed potatoes, charred broccolini, finished with maple bourbon glaze
      $28.99
    • CAJUN CHICKEN ALFREDO

      Blackened chicken and andouille sausage, roasted peppers, mushrooms, cajun cream tossed with fettuccine
      $25.99
    • SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS

      House-made Wagyu meatballs and Italian sausage folded into a rich vodka-beer tomato sauce with heirloom tomatoes and Calabrian chili, tossed with bucatini and finished with fresh ricotta and shaved Parmesan.
      $24.99
    • SUMMER TRUFFLE GEMELLI

      Sautéed mushrooms, shallots, Dijon and white wine, black truffle oil, finished with roasted tomatoes, fresh herbs, and shaved Parmesan
      $24.99
    • PASTA PRIMAVERA

      Bucatini pasta layered with sautéed squash, mushrooms, and sweet peppers, deglazed with white wine and garlic, and finished with your choice of spiced tomato or basil pesto
      $21.99

    GRAINS & GREENS

    Sauté Shrimp $9, Grilled Chicken $7, Crispy Chicken $7, Grilled Salmon $15, Grilled Steak $15
    • SEARED TUNA SALAD

      Sesame-crusted ahi tuna, seared rare over greens and broccoli slaw, finished with crispy wontons, sweet chili glaze, and ginger vinaigrette
      $22.99
    • STEAK BOWL

      Wok-fired thin-sliced beef with peppers and egg over savory fried rice, topped with sesame, sweet chili, and a fried egg
      $21.99
    • DICED CHICKEN SALAD

      Grilled chicken, chopped greens, orzo, bacon, blue cheese, avocado, tomato, cucumber, and red onion in house dressing.
      $18.99
    • GREEK CHICKEN BOWL

      Herb-grilled chicken over brown rice with cucumber, tomato, red onion, olives, feta, and house tzatziki
      $16.99
    • ALTER CAESAR SALAD

      Crisp romaine hearts in house lemon Caesar dressing with focaccia croutons and shaved Parmesan
      $14.99
    • BURBON BERRY SPINACH SALAD

      Fresh spinach and orzo in Whiskey Acres bourbon vinaigrette, topped with feta and seasonal berries
      $14.99
    • SOUTHWEST CRUNCH SALAD

      Mixed greens and romaine with roasted corn, tri-color peppers, black bean pico, red onion, tortilla strips, and smoky ranch.
      $14.99

    HANDHELDS

    • CHIMICHURRI STEAK SANDWICH

      Char-grilled New York strip layered with fire-roasted peppers, shaved red onion, and arugula tossed in chimichurri, finished with horseradish aioli on olive oil-brushed focaccia.
      $23.99
    • ALTER REUBEN

      Beer-braised corned beef with sauerkraut, melted Swiss, and Alter sauce on toasted marble rye
      $21.99
    • CALI GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH

      Buttermilk-fried chicken tossed in Truffalo sauce with pickle ranch slaw and sweet pickles on toasted brioche
      $18.99
    • TRUFFALO HOT CHICKEN

      Buttermilk-fried chicken tossed in Truffalo sauce with pickle ranch slaw and sweet pickles on toasted brioche
      $18.99
    • CHICKEN BACON CAESAR WRAP

      Grilled chicken, applewood bacon, romaine, asiago, tomato, and red onion in lemon Caesar dressing, wrapped in a warm tomato tortilla
      $17.99
    • ALL DAY BREAKFAST BURRITO

      Loaded breakfast burrito packed with three eggs, crispy bacon, cheddar, green onion, rice, with Parmesan-crusted smashed potatoes on the side
      $15.99

    TACOS

    • CARNE ASADA

      Carne asada steak, layered with pico de gallo, pickled red onion, fresh cilantro, and guacamole on warm corn tortillas
      $21.99
    • BLACKENED WALLEYE

      Blackened walleye tucked into warm flour tortillas with pineapple pico, crisp cabbage slaw, pickled red onion, and bang bang drizzle
      $19.99
    • GRILLED SHRIMP

      Grilled shrimp tucked into warm flour tortillas with pineapple pico de gallo, crisp shredded lettuce, and a drizzle of teriyaki chili glaze, finished with cumin-lime crema
      $19.99
    • CHEF'S MUSHROOM

      Seared chef’s mushroom blend with roasted corn, black beans, mixed peppers, Cajun spice, pickled cabbage slaw, and avocado crema in a corn tortilla
      $17.99

    BURGERS

    • THE ALTER PRIME

      8oz. USDA prime steak burger, American cheese, crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, red onions, house-made Alter sauce, toasted brioche bun
      $19.99
    • THE BIG MICK

      From the mind of Cleo McDowell, two USDA prime all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, brioche bun
      $19.99
    • PATTY MELT

      Two 4oz. USDA prime beef patties, asiago, mozzarella, provolone, American, Swiss, beer-braised onions, Alter sauce, marble rye
      $19.99
    • BURGER OF THE MONTH

      The French Quarter: A juicy 6 oz Wagyu beef patty layered with melted Brie, savory sautéed mushrooms, sweet caramelized onions, peppery arugula, and house-made garlic mayo on a soft French brioche.
      $21.99

    SIDES

    • ONION RINGS

      $7.00
    • SIDE BROC

      $5.00
    • SIDE CRISPY CHICKEN

      $7.00
    • SIDE GRILLED CHICKEN

      $7.00
    • SIDE GRILLED SALMON

      $15.00
    • SIDE GRILLED STEAK

      $15.00
    • SIDE MAC N CHEESE

      $8.00
    • SIDE OF BEER CHEESE (CUP)

      $5.00
    • SIDE OF BEER CHEESE (RAMEKIN)

      $2.00
    • SIDE ROASTED POTATO

      $5.00

    LITTLE BREWERS

    12 and under! All dishes include a side. Choice of Fruit, Fries, Chips, or Coleslaw. Choice of 2% Milk or Lemonade. Kids soda + $1.
    • MAC-N-CHEESE

      $11.99
    • CHICKEN STRIPS

      $11.99
    • GRILLED CHEESE

      $11.99
    • MINI CORN DOGS

      $11.99
    • 1/4 CHEESEBURGER

      $11.99

    SWEET FINISHES

    • DONUTS

      Fried to order, dusted in cinnamon sugar, and served hot with rich chocolate, buttery caramel, and sweet strawberry dipping sauces
      $11.99
    • CHOCOLATE CAKE

      Decadent chocolate cake with porter-infused mousse, topped with fresh berries, and finished with a rich chocolate drizzle
      $11.99
    • BERRIES & CREAM

      Macerated berries layered with sweet strawberry syrup and clouds of house-whipped cream. Light, fresh, and the perfect finish
      $13.99
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    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    What makes getting together memorable? The people. It’s why we founded Alter Brewing: to make beer that brings everyone together.

    Location

    12 South 1st Street, St. Charles, IL 60174

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