Southern-Braised Greens with Bacon

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3/4 pound sliced bacon

3 cups sliced onions

8 cloves garlic, mashed

3 teaspoons salt

3/4 teaspoon cayenne

3/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 quart water

1 (12-ounce) can beer

1/4 cup distilled white vinegar

2 tablespoons molasses or cane syrup

5 pounds fresh greens, such as mustard greens, collard greens, turnip greens, or kale, rinsed well, picked over and tough stems removed