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I put on a Woodfordes Wherry kit 7 days ago. It started to ferment rigorously the next day and for the next 4 days, plenty of foam etc. It is at a temp of 19c. It has all but stopped fermenting, an odd bubble coming to the surface every now and again. But the gravity is 1.018. Gave it a stir but...

Just started a Coopers ginger beer kit. The instructions state a ferment temp of 21-27c, I normally go no higher than 18c was wondering why the yeast needs such a temp? Also it states that after bottling - The bottles should be stored at 18c above for three weeks. I normally only allow about 5...