Lightly grease a 9" x 5" loaf pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Pour in the beer and stir until just combined. Don’t overmix.
Spoon the batter into a loaf pan and gently smooth the top.
Drizzle the melted butter over the top.
Bake for approximately 45-50 minutes or until the top is a deep, golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Remove the bread from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before turning it out of the pan. Allow it to cool for an additional 10 minutes on a wire cooling rack before cutting.
Notes
This is a hearty bread that's delicious served with chili, soup, and makes a great substitute for biscuits!