Step 1

Heat the oven and prepare a loaf pan. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter, then line with a parchment paper sling that hangs off the 2 longer sides.

Step 2

Melt the butter. Cut 6 tablespoons unsalted butter into 6 pieces. Place in a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 10-second bursts until completely melted, 50 to 60 seconds total. (Alternatively, melt the butter on the stovetop and transfer to a large bowl.)

Step 3

Combine the wet ingredients. Add 12 ounces beer and 1/4 cup honey and whisk to combine.

Step 4

Add dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Add 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and stir with a spatula just until no dry spots remain. Do not overmix, a few lumps are fine.

Step 5

Transfer batter to the prepared pan. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

Step 6

Bake the bread. Bake until browned and the center of the loaf springs back when gently pressed, 45 to 55 minutes.

Step 7

Cool the bread. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove the bread from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.