Melt butter. Cut up summer sausage to desired size and Saute sausage till very lightly brown, turning frequently. In a casserole or baking dish add sauerkraut, bacon, onion, rice and caraway seed and half package of cheese curds. Break up Cheese curds in pieces.
Mix ingredients well. Pour beer over mixture.
Place summer Summer sausage on top of kraut. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes.
15 minutes before done add remaining cheese curds on top of casserole.
Serves 6 to 8 people