Beer Bread

This used to be one of my staple breads and was actually the first bread I ever made on my own without the help of a bread machine. I haven't made it for a couple years, but today was overcome by a craving for it.
*3 c. all-purpose flour
*3 tsp. baking powder
*1 tsp. salt
*1/4 c. sugar
*12 oz. beer
*2 TBSP butter, melted (I prefer salted for this)

Preheat oven to 375. Grease a loaf pan. Combine dry ingredients in a sifter and sift into a medium bowl. Pour in beer and stir until well-combined. Spread batter into prepared pan and drizzle butter over top. Bake for about 1 hour until deep golden brown and set. Let cool slightly and serve with butter or whipped raspberry butter. The crust on this is slightly crunchy, but not tough, but the inside is soft and delicious.