Whitelabs WLP 023 Burton yeast

[fisherman]

Hello,
Advice please. I pitched the Burton yeast on Friday from a starter great start fermenting well . Now 5 days later still great head on the surface the yeast itself like a pancake is laying on top of the brew with a white frothy head underneath. It tastes fine . Is this normal for Burton WLP 023 as this is my first brew with it ? . My beer is a standard bitter with an og of 1045

 

[fisherman]

Can anyone predict what will happen to the yeast . will it sink or stay when fermenting is fiished or should I skim it
Cheers

 

[mysterio]

Yeah it will tend to stick around on top even once it's finished fermenting. It will eventually drop but you can either crash chill or rack from underneath it.

 

[Aleman]

Got to love that Burton yeast for it's top fermenting properties.

Skim the yeast head off and stick it in a sterile jar for the next brew.

 

[fisherman]

: Thanks lads brilliant advice as usual from both of you. Thanks

 

[fisherman]

What do you think of dry hopping I have some citra hop pellets coming from Rob at the malt miller on wednesday how many pellets would you dry hop for 23 litres

 

[mysterio]

I think it's a great idea, Citra isn't over the top and would go nicely in a bitter

Maybe 20g per 5 gallons. Throw them in and swirl it gently every day or two.