In a Dutch oven or large pot add a half inch of water and the sausages. Cook on medium heat until the sausages start to brown.

Add the beer and potatoes on top of the sausages. Add the spices and cover.

Let it cook until the potatoes are tender. (About 20 minutes.)

Serve sausages on a bun or, as my wife likes them, slice up the sausages and eat together with the potatoes.

Optional: add sour cream and cheddar cheese

Optional: replace half of the bratwurst with hot dogs for the children