Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F and grease a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray or butter.
Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add the beer and fold together until just combined.
Transfer the dough to the prepared loaf pan. Pour melted butter all over the top of the dough.
Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for at least 5 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Nutrition is based on 1 loaf cut into 8 slices.
I prefer Belgian ales or light ales for this recipe but have made it before with dark beers and stouts. Flavored beers such as blueberry or pumpkin also work well.
Soda can also be used in place of beer. Use sprite, sierra mist, or ginger ale.
Bread can be stored covered/wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. To freeze, allow the bread to cool completely before wrapping it in plastic wrap and placing the bread in a large freezer bag.