This is a family recipe from my Uncle Pete. He was visiting one day back in the 1970s and said he made this bread, and reeled off the recipe. My sister grabbed a pencil and paper and wrote it down, and she's been making it ever since. I think I was away at college at the time, because I don't remember that at all! Fortunately it's been preserved, and now I'm passing it on to you!
Add all the ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Use a spatula to mix the ingredients. The batter will be slightly sticky/lumpy.
3 cups flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, 12 ounces beer
Transfer the batter to a loaf pan greased with butter. Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes. Insert a knife or toothpick into the center to check for doneness.