Favorite Ninja Turtle and Why:
Raphael; “Many say I’m strict and have OCD, but I also can get pretty emotional, I mean did anyone else cry during ‘Outer Banks’?
Our Story
From The Corps…
While Daniel Callender and Dean Kelley are both former United States Marines, the pair didn’t actually meet during their time in the service. A fated neighborhood garage sale where Daniel was serving up his homebrew brought the two together. That was in 2016. Flash forward a few years, add North Carolina-native business partner Zack White, factor in many pints of Coastline Kölsch, and you’ve got what Salty Turtle Beer Company is today.
...to The Cove!
Salty Turtle Beer Company has proudly been serving up suds as Pender County’s first brewery since 2017. Offering beer styles both bold and classic, STBC caters to the creativity that the brewing process inherently encourages. (Betio Blonde Ale, anyone?) On top of serving world-class liquid, Salty Turtle is also unwaveringly committed to serving the Surf City and greater Topsail community. With quarterly donations to the Karen Beasley Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation center as well as regular events raising funds for everyone ranging from vets to pets, Salty Turtle understands and embraces that without community, they’re just a few friendly folks who love to brew beer.
Meet the team
Daniel Callender
Co-Founder
Dean Kelley
Co-Founder
Favorite Ninja Turtle and Why:
Raphael; “Cause he’s red and has cool looking Sai’s”
Zachary White
Co-Founder
Favorite Ninja Turtle and Why:
Donatello; “Because he’s the least popular and I love a good Cinderella story”
Paul Dragicevich
Head Brewer
Favorite Ninja Turtle and Why:
Michelangelo; “He’s a jazz cabbage enthusiast w/nunchucks and always down for a good time!”
Chris Sulzbach
Assistant Brewer
Favorite Ninja Turtle and Why:
Michelangelo; “I love pizza and having a good time, Mikey is the goofball of the group”
Tom Page
Sales Representative
Favorite Ninja Turtle and Why:
Michelangelo; “Fun loving go with the flow turtle. Also loves skateboarding and pizza!”
Ashley Rose
Taproom Manager
Favorite Ninja Turtle and Why:
Donatello; “I’m Nerdy and ingenuitive but still not afraid to get tough when needed”
Candace King
Bar Manager (Salty's Surf Shack)
Favorite Ninja Turtle and Why:
Leonardo; “Zen, loyal leader with a sense of humor!”
Morgan Cameron
Lead Beertender
Favorite Ninja Turtle and Why:
Michelangelo; “He’s funny and always up for a good time!”
Andy Pfeiffer
Lead Beertender
Favorite Ninja Turtle and Why:
Michelangelo; “Like Michelangelo, I live for the day. Make the best out of any situation.”
Marc Moughamer
Lead Bartender (Salty's Surf Shack)
Favorite Ninja Turtle and Why:
Donatello; “Always drawn to the underdog but crucial to the success of the team, plus I want to grow up and be like Chad!”
Julianna Kober
Lead Bartender (Salty's Surf Shack)
Favorite Ninja Turtle and Why:
Leonardo; “Always looking out for my friends and stay calm under pressure. Master of dual katanas, like making two drinks at once!”
