Increasing ABV in finished beer

[Johnsfolly]

Brewed a dry-hopped amber and my OG was not high enough to give me the hoped-for ABV by the timne the fermentation finished. I kegged it. It tastes good. But I'd like to "spike it up" just a hair. Can I add vodka, everclear, or even some bourbon to the corny and, if so, how much of what per gallon?
Thanks!

 

[myndflyte]

Honestly, if it tastes good, I'd just drink it and shoot for a higher ABV next time. By chasing a number, you may end up with 5 gallons of something undrinkable. If anything, pull a pint and add some bourbon to your glass.

 

[Jim R]

Nothing wrong with just having a shot of bourbon on the side.

 

[day_trippr]

[...]Can I add vodka, everclear, or even some bourbon to the corny and, if so, how much of what per gallon?

I believe one can use this method to determine the resulting ABV after adding a volume of spirits.

((O * s) + (A * p)) / (O + A)

Where:

O - the original volume, in quarts
s - the % ABV of the original volume
A - the volume of spirits to add, in quarts
p - the % ABV of the spirits

No doubt I shall be pounced upon if I'm wrong...

Cheers!