Daniel - Desert Apostate
@hcexvangelical.bsky.social
Product Manager. Proud Papa. In love and married. Learning viticulture and oenology. Brewer. Ex-evangelical apostate. Returning to life in the Rio Grande valley.
I'm fascinated with New Mexico's wild hops since their growing conditions puts them on "Sky Islands." Mountain regions above where some flora and fauna can only survive at high elevations, which allows for unique evolution. I think there is a unique opportunity for "frontier brewing" here. 6/
November 28, 2025 at 11:21 PM
I'm fascinated with New Mexico's wild hops since their growing conditions puts them on "Sky Islands." Mountain regions above where some flora and fauna can only survive at high elevations, which allows for unique evolution. I think there is a unique opportunity for "frontier brewing" here. 6/
Hops have been foraged and cultivated for thousands of years in New Mexico, often used for teas and Native American remedies and medicine. Later, due to Spanish influence, monks got in on it, a tradition that continues to this day. 5/
November 28, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Hops have been foraged and cultivated for thousands of years in New Mexico, often used for teas and Native American remedies and medicine. Later, due to Spanish influence, monks got in on it, a tradition that continues to this day. 5/
Neomexicanus hops have a wide range, and I've been scouting places to forage for them. They usually grow above 6000ft (1830M) in sandy soil near waterways and there are lots of places in New Mexico that meet that requirement. 4/
November 28, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Neomexicanus hops have a wide range, and I've been scouting places to forage for them. They usually grow above 6000ft (1830M) in sandy soil near waterways and there are lots of places in New Mexico that meet that requirement. 4/
Some Neomexicanus hops are cultivated and farmed, like the Zappa hop, named after the legend himself. I've brewed with many of them and they have a fascinating flavor profile. Easy to overdo it, which can make the beer taste like it was made with Kool-aid. 3/
November 28, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Some Neomexicanus hops are cultivated and farmed, like the Zappa hop, named after the legend himself. I've brewed with many of them and they have a fascinating flavor profile. Easy to overdo it, which can make the beer taste like it was made with Kool-aid. 3/
Wild Hops! Little Toad Creek's Hop-A-Long Pale ale. Made with Neomexicanus hops foraged from the Gila forest. It is delightful. Crisp, earthy, and slightly spicey with a very distinct fruitiness I've only found from Neomexicanus hops that is almost grapelike. 1/
November 28, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Wild Hops! Little Toad Creek's Hop-A-Long Pale ale. Made with Neomexicanus hops foraged from the Gila forest. It is delightful. Crisp, earthy, and slightly spicey with a very distinct fruitiness I've only found from Neomexicanus hops that is almost grapelike. 1/
Like the whitest of whites who ever whited.
November 28, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Like the whitest of whites who ever whited.
What's not to love?
November 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
What's not to love?
Since my wife and kiddo are Native American, Thanksgiving at our house is always small and humble. Game hen, stuffing, and corn. My wife makes a magnificent game hen, and I crave it all autumn.
November 28, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Since my wife and kiddo are Native American, Thanksgiving at our house is always small and humble. Game hen, stuffing, and corn. My wife makes a magnificent game hen, and I crave it all autumn.
My child's transition to New Mexico over the last year has been a success. She's eating the leftover posole she cooked herself and drinking fanta. I'll have her being judgy about green chile and burning Zozobra by next year.
November 27, 2025 at 6:37 PM
My child's transition to New Mexico over the last year has been a success. She's eating the leftover posole she cooked herself and drinking fanta. I'll have her being judgy about green chile and burning Zozobra by next year.
The Easter bunny is fascinated with Christmas. Seeking to steal more ornaments. (She already has two stashed away).
November 27, 2025 at 6:25 AM
The Easter bunny is fascinated with Christmas. Seeking to steal more ornaments. (She already has two stashed away).
Maybe we saw the same one!
November 26, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Maybe we saw the same one!
Kiddo's mission accomplished.
November 26, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Kiddo's mission accomplished.
The chef is cooking her lunch. Can't wait to see how she does.
November 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The chef is cooking her lunch. Can't wait to see how she does.
My taproom has been taken over by the Christmas elf I married.
November 26, 2025 at 1:49 AM
My taproom has been taken over by the Christmas elf I married.
The internet: *Discovers something*
Me: Hey! There's a really old, terrible episode of Star Trek for that!
Me: Hey! There's a really old, terrible episode of Star Trek for that!
November 25, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The internet: *Discovers something*
Me: Hey! There's a really old, terrible episode of Star Trek for that!
Me: Hey! There's a really old, terrible episode of Star Trek for that!
Before I get into this conversation, I'm setting my time machine to May 22, 1989 when Season 2 Episode 18 of Star Trek: The Next Generation where Rosalyn Landor, played by Brenna Odell, showed off her ankles to commander Riker to seduce him and then donned the original sex cardigan.
November 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Before I get into this conversation, I'm setting my time machine to May 22, 1989 when Season 2 Episode 18 of Star Trek: The Next Generation where Rosalyn Landor, played by Brenna Odell, showed off her ankles to commander Riker to seduce him and then donned the original sex cardigan.
Added in some wine and let it cook off then finished with cream and simmered it till the pasta was tender. Garnished with parsley and served with bread sticks. Tasty and kiddo approved.
November 25, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Added in some wine and let it cook off then finished with cream and simmered it till the pasta was tender. Garnished with parsley and served with bread sticks. Tasty and kiddo approved.
Dice the onion, sauté it with an absurd amount of garlic, set aside, cook the meat and season with salt and pepper garlic powder, thyme and parsley. Then add some veggie stock and broken spaghetti. Cooking for 12 minutes, but I'll add the cream in five.
November 24, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Dice the onion, sauté it with an absurd amount of garlic, set aside, cook the meat and season with salt and pepper garlic powder, thyme and parsley. Then add some veggie stock and broken spaghetti. Cooking for 12 minutes, but I'll add the cream in five.
Let's see what I can make with the nonsense. A forgotten onion, frozen cheesesteak meat, leftover cream from another recipe, and thick spaghetti.
November 24, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Let's see what I can make with the nonsense. A forgotten onion, frozen cheesesteak meat, leftover cream from another recipe, and thick spaghetti.
My wife secretly desired a giant Christmas tree since our house in NM has very high ceilings. She didn't say anything though since Christmas isn't a huge deal to me. However, making my wife happy is a big deal to me so I secretly procured a giant tree.
November 24, 2025 at 12:30 AM
My wife secretly desired a giant Christmas tree since our house in NM has very high ceilings. She didn't say anything though since Christmas isn't a huge deal to me. However, making my wife happy is a big deal to me so I secretly procured a giant tree.
@smoothdunk2.bsky.social never misses.
November 23, 2025 at 10:09 PM
@smoothdunk2.bsky.social never misses.