In 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, stir pepper Jack cheese, tomatoes with their juice, beer, cream cheese, sour cream, cheese spread and garlic powder; cover and cook on high 2 hours or low 4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. Makes about 7 cups dip.
In large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally; with slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate. Makes about 1/2 cup bacon.
Stir 1/4 cup bacon into dip; serve sprinkled with remaining 1/4 cup bacon garnished with onions, if desired, along with tortilla chips.