Could Drinking Moderately Be Providing You Some Health Benefits?
A recent study would suggest that having a few drinks, not to be overdone of course, can be a huge benefit to your health in a number of ways. “A study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology shows light to moderate alcohol consumption may offer some protective health benefits…” [ Read more here...
read moreGermany’s Best Beer – In Pompano Beach
Do you know where to spend your night out? Get all the latest German beer and food news from your favorite German restaurant in South Florida – Checkers Old Munchen! Follow them on Facebook today, and find out what’s going on at Fort Lauderdale’s favorite entertainment...
read moreKick Your Brainwaves Up A Notch… With Beer?
A University of Graz study took a look at the though processes of people both on and off a bottle of beer, and the findings may surprise you! “The study looked at 70 volunteers between the ages of 19 and 32; giving them both alcohol-free and regular beer before taking a series of tests. The volunteers reportedly performed better on a word problem test after drinking a pint of beer than they did having alcohol-free drinks…” [ Read more here...
read moreSHANK YOU VERY MUCH WEEKEND!!!!
Checkers Old Munchen would like to say thanks to all our LOCALS for keeping our servers, bartenders, kitchen staff thriving through the long summer months. Starting Friday August 11th until Sunday August 13 our Famous 2lb. Pork Shank will be just $13 – we are practically giving them away to our favorite customers!! What better way to say Thanks than with SHANKS Checkers-style??? Just tell your Server or Bartender “Shank you very much!!” to take advantage of the special pricing....
read moreSouth Florida’s Funky Buddha Bought By Corona Parents Company
South Florida’s own Funky Buddha has been bought by Constellation Brands, parent company of Corona and Modelo, news which has caused a stir on social media… “Funky Buddha is the fastest-growing craft brewery in Florida, winning over beer fans with brews like the Florida Hefeweizen and Hop Gun IPA. The brewer was founded in 2010 in Boca Raton. The acquisition by Constellation, which raked in $7.3 billion in sales in fiscal 2017, is a controversial decision in craft-beer circles…” [ Read more...
read moreDon’t Miss That August 21st Solar Eclipse!
The upcoming solar eclipse will be putting on a rare show, and if you’re gearing up for the big night be sure you are putting your eye protection first! “…making sure you’re prepped with the proper eyewear could save you from a world of pain, and possible long-term medical consequences. When the long anticipated solar eclipse occurs on Aug. 21, 2017, millions of Americans will witness the moon block the earth’s view of the sun. For those who are directly in the path of the eclipse, it will seem as if the moon and the sun are the same size…” [ Read more...
read morePhiladelphia’s New Taxes Make Soda More Expensive Than Beer
Another awesome excuse to tell the beer haters to shove off – recent tax regulation changes in Philadelphia have targeted soda products, making it more expensive to pick up a can of pop as opposed to a can of beer! “The tax is levied on distributors, but some grocers have passed it on to drinks. This means a 12-pack of store-brand root beer costing $2.99, rings up as $5.15 because of the added $2.16 in tax, according to a previous study from the group…” [ Read more here ]...
read moreThe Best Ice Cold Beer Is At Checkers Old Munchen!
Get Germany’s favorite beers right here in South Florida! Checkers Old Munchen is your connection to the awesome brews, ice cold, on tap, in Pompano Beach. Check out the latest beer reviews and news from Germany on Checkers Old Munchen’s Twitter page....
read moreMiami Dolphins Pull Jay Cutler From Retirement For A Year
Ryan Tannehill’s knee injury still has next season in a state of uncertainty for the Miami Dolphins. With it still unknown whether he will undergo surgery, essentially benching him for the upcoming season, the organization has landed a deal to pull Jay Cutler from an early retirement… “The 34-year-old put off early retirement and the broadcasting life to sign a one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Sunday. Cutler’s contract is worth $10 million with incentives, Rapoport reported on Inside Training Camp Live. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that the incentives could add up to as much as $3 million…” [ Read more...
read moreCraft Breweries Now Letting AI Name Their Beers?
What does artificial intelligence think of your new hoppy beer? How could it be possible for a computer to come up with some of the most intriguing beer names out there? Where would the computer get it’s input from? “Researcher Janelle Shane did it by feeding a neural network a bunch of beer names from BeerAdvocate’s database — the project was initiated by Gizmodo‘s Ryan Mandelbaum — and the AI came up with a bunch of names which mostly sound very odd, just like real craft beer names…” [ Read more here...
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