[hurlyburly]

A check might look suspicious, but checking and making a min bet on the turn might look like a small PP/KQ type hand checking for the ace. At least attempt to masquerade that you are putting in a blocking bet.

I think you're better off checking to the river if you have to, especially at the lower buyins. You did get some good value PF, but the 5xbb flop bet is a bit insane.