Not a fan of beer? Swap it out for 7up or Sprite. The carbination will help create air bubbles, although, the bread will be a little more dense (and sweet).
For more flavor, check out my Cheesy Onion Beer Bread recipe on the blog from years ago for some ideas and guidelines!
I use a sharp, serrated knife to slice this bread. This helps prevent too much crumble. Sometimes, I get a perfect slice, and sometimes I don’t!