I sat down this afternoon with one of my best friends, Ryan, aka Justin Timberlake, for a fine craft beer and a little conversation at R&R Public House in Meridian. At the rapid approach of he and his wife's second child, the conversations underlying theme seemed to drift to balance and harmony and a topic for discussion that has been on my mind for quite some time, collision.
There's no debating that collisions occur daily in life causing disruption. A misunderstanding with a spouse about finances, a disagreement with a child over curfew or an argument with a co-worker over the credit for a project.
Why can't every collision have the balance of a Mountain Standard. Odell Brewing Company scored a triumphant victory on this Double Black IPA, a collision of dark roast and light hop. Yes, I have an affinity for a big, bitter, herbal and citrusy character in my beer. However, it still boggles my mind to think that an American IPA in style could ever co-mingle with a dark beer. The first sip of this pitch black, hoppy perfection and you can truly see the marriage of two opposites in perfect harmony and balance.
At the end of the day it's time, spent with a close friend that helps create a great sense of perspective and brings balance. Conversation, reflection and a great beer can birth great opportunity for growth personally, within the family unit and in the business world.
If it were easy, everyone would be doing it. Like a great craft beer, invest in the collision, the outcome can be phenomenal.
Cheers
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