Founder of Central Ohio’s first Black-owned brewery helps launch new beer, wine, mead concept

Sizzle Perry, the founder of Crafted Culture Brewing, is taking on a new role.

Last week, Perry announced on social media that he plans to step down as CEO of Crafted Culture to focus on Mecca Beverage House, a new concept that will serve as a incubator for minority-owned breweries, wineries and meaderies.

“I see this almost like an expansion of the Crafted Culture mission, to be that megaphone for minority-owned brands,” he told 614Now. “We found all those brands, reached out to all of our friends in that space and put everybody together.”

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Taking over the former home of Pretentious Barrel House, which was located at 745 Taylor Ave., the new space will be home to multiple minority-owned drink brands when it opens, likely in June. Perry said the space will have a taproom featuring drinks from all of the incubator’s concepts.

The following brands are currently signed on to Mecca Beverage House:

DFQ Beer
Meulanated Meadery
Outlaw Cider & Alehouse
Wild Ohio Wild T

“Our mission is to create a totally inclusive craft beverage brand,” Perry said.

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