Bavarian Man Breaks His Own World Record Beer Carry
Think you can place your beer carrying skills in a record book? What would it take to become the champion of the carry? Try putting in about 200 hours of training, and lifting about 150 pounds in a dead carry… “Oliver Struempfel spent months in the gym training to attempt carrying 29 beer steins at once in an event in Bavaria during the lead-up to Oktoberfest. The rules were simple: He needed to carry the steins 40 meters, and they had to arrive at their destination with less than 10 percent of the beer spilled on their journey…” [ Read more here...
read moreBe Prepared For Possible Irma Landfall
The state of Florida is in a State of Emergency, with Hurricane Irma’s wrath aiming at making landfall in the early hours on Sunday. If you haven’t begun preparing there is no time to waste! Get up to speed with some basic tips: “The hurricane battered several islands, including Barbuda, St. Martin and the British Virgin Islands. Its howling winds tore leaves from palm trees, ripped off roofs and windows from buildings, and slammed tall waves into hotels…” [ Read more here ] So, what are you going to need for supplies? And what are your options for avoiding...
read more‘Be Prepared, Not Panicked’ Advises Broward Mayor
Have you begun preparing for the potential landfall of Hurricane Irma? With supplies on store shelves already thinning out, Broward County Mayor Barbara Sharief is urging residents to ‘Be Prepared, Not Panicked’… “The center’s forecast was for the winds to fluctuate slightly but for the storm to remain at Category 4 or 5 strength for the next day or two. The most dangerous winds, usually nearest to the eye, were forecast to pass near the northern Virgin Islands and near or just north of Puerto Rico through the day Wednesday…” [ Read more...
read moreThe New Independent Craft Brewery Stamp Of Approval
Craft breweries have become pretty mainstream over the past couple of years, and with their success comes interest from big companies and mass producing competition. And with some big name brewers buying up the little guys, it’s becoming hard to distinguish where that “craft beer” is really coming from… “Earlier this summer the Brewers Assn. — a trade organization that supports craft brewers — introduced a new tool in the fight against the big brewing companies: the independent craft brewer seal. The BA says they created the symbol to unify craft breweries from around the country. This symbol gives beer lovers an easy way to identify true small and independent craft brewers…” [ Read more...
read moreHappy Labor Day From Checkers Old Munchen
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 moreGroup Takes A Break From Harvey Cleanup With Interstate 10 Beer Pong
The devastation left in South East Texas and parts of Louisiana from Hurricane Harvey has residents and neighbors trying to dry out their homes, belongings, and recover what they can. In the wake of all the mess, a group took to Interstate 10 for some winding down – with a game of beer pong… I asked my buddy in Houston if he was OK yesterday. He sent me this video of bros playing beer pong on I-10. pic.twitter.com/0Nj3BSmjeE — John Turner (@TohnJurner) August 29,...
read moreAre Alcohol & Beer Stocks Set To Jump?
With cooler temperatures, and sports galore, the fall season is a hot time for the sale of alcohol and beer. The Nasdaq is hinting that the trendy alcohol season can be a good time to start investing… “The fall often marks a return to indoor activities for many people in the U.S.-especially as football, and the NFL season in particular, returns to television screens around the country…” [ Read more...
read moreAnheuser-Busch Starts Canning Beer For Harvey Victims
Those affected by Hurricane Harvey are in desperate need of basic supplies, such as food, water, and shelter… and one Missouri based brewery is stepping in to help fill one void… “Anheuser-Busch’s factory in Georgia sent their first shipment of canned water to the Red Cross in Baton Rouge, LA, on Monday and two more shipments will make their way to Arlington, Texas, later in the week, USA Today reported….” [ Read more...
read moreIce Cold Beer Is Flowing At Checkers Old Munchen
Get Germany’s favorite beers right here in South Florida! Checkers Old Munchen is your connection to the best 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 moreOn Air Beer Delivery To Reporter Covering Harvey
Hurricane Harvey’s remnants are still reeking havoc on the South East portion of Texas, and with reports still pouring in of people in distress there isn’t too much to be happy about when it comes to mother nature. While a number of heroes are doing what they can to ease the pain of the victims, one woman had an interesting delivery for an on air...
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