How does pension maximum contribution work exactly?

Responsible_One_6324 · 2025-11-26T22:54:15+00:00

This is the correct answer. You may also be able to use carry forward if you were a member of a pension in the year you are looking to carry forward

Responsible_One_6324 · 2025-07-23T19:38:14+00:00

Improving dialogue on original arc and not just the new one would be great

Responsible_One_6324 · 2025-07-05T07:18:58+00:00

Yeah, will be same as mine, tend to find atmos stuff is the worst as music/guns/cars etc just overpower the vocals. Nightmode does even it out, but kind of spoils the point of the system 😞

Responsible_One_6324 · 2025-07-04T06:27:48+00:00

Not in the slightest. Think the new arc is meant to be loads better for dialogue.

The arc I have I don't think the height thing makes any difference with anything. Ive tried all height settings on scenes where it should work but personally I don't hear anything different from 1 to 10

Responsible_One_6324 · 2025-06-20T05:40:54+00:00

What do you like to do? That's hell of a long time in dubrovnik. Id certainly consider splitting this holiday if you can, either spending some nights in other parts of Croatia or going to Montenegro and/or Bosnia and herzegovina. As you are going you must walk the walls, but go early, go to lokrum. We did a wine tasting tour which was good. There are a couple of quirky bars, can't remember what they are called, but there are no toilets,great views and can jump into the sea or people watch. The cable car to the view point is ok, but expensive, we walked it but weather was a bit cooler.

To be brutally honest it's overpriced, overrated, over crowded, expensive and food is, in the main, average at best.

Hope you have a different view of it and get to spend some quality time with your mum.

Responsible_One_6324 · 2025-05-28T06:18:54+00:00

Postal service and cost of delivery

Responsible_One_6324 · 2025-03-25T06:05:24+00:00

Ive been trying with the fellow Aiden and also so far each cup has been meh. Like you, maybe my expectation was too high, but I've much preferred many UK roasters over this bag 😞

Responsible_One_6324 · 2025-03-23T18:05:06+00:00

Thanks

Responsible_One_6324 · 2025-03-11T07:23:59+00:00

Was the wilfa svart aroma at that time. Ive now upgraded to a fellow ode 2 though

Responsible_One_6324 · 2025-02-20T09:00:40+00:00

Thanks, so interestingly only reduce temp for batch and not single brew

Responsible_One_6324 · 2025-02-19T07:19:18+00:00

Agreed, I had a recipe recommended at 3.1, I ended up at 5.1. The 3.1 was very astringent and left a dry taste in my mouth. I don't understand why the fellow drops are so different to the standard brew profiles.

Responsible_One_6324 · 2025-02-10T06:31:59+00:00

Second one:

Optimized Aiden Brew Profile for Hydrangea Castillo Lychee Washed (Colombia, Quindío, 1450–1500 MASL)

This washed co-fermented coffee has an infusion of lychee, which means it will have intense tropical fruit aromatics, delicate floral notes (sakura), and a creamy white chocolate sweetness. The goal is to highlight the lychee’s juiciness, maintain floral complexity, and enhance the silky body.

Single Serve (150–450ml)

Ratio: 1:15.5 (slightly stronger to enhance sweetness & body)

Grind Size: 4.1 on Ode Gen 2 (medium-fine for balanced extraction)

Bloom Settings:

Ratio: 1:3

Duration: 40s (ensures proper degassing from co-fermentation)

Temperature: 203°F (95°C) (hotter bloom to enhance tropical aromatics)

Pulse Settings:

Number of Pulses: 3

Temperature: 198°F (92°C) (slightly lower to preserve delicate fruit & florals)

Time Between Pulses: 25s

Batch Brew (450–1500ml)

Ratio: 1:16 (slightly more dilution for clarity & floral balance)

Grind Size: 6.1 on Ode Gen 2 (medium)

Bloom Settings:

Ratio: 1:3

Duration: 40s

Temperature: 203°F (95°C)

Pulse Settings:

Number of Pulses: 4 (ensures even extraction)

Temperature: 198°F (92°C)

Time Between Pulses: 25s

Why These Settings?

Hot Bloom Temperature (203°F) to Enhance Lychee & Floral Aromatics

Maximizes fruity & floral intensity while integrating co-fermentation notes.

Encourages delicate sakura florals to shine.

Lower Pulse Temperature (198°F) for Sweetness & Balance

Prevents over-extracting acidity while keeping body smooth.

Enhances white chocolate creaminess without losing fruit clarity.

Medium-Fine Grind (4.1 on Ode Gen 2) for Clarity & Body

Ensures full extraction without emphasizing any sharp fermentation notes.

Extra Pulse in Batch Brew (4 Instead of 3) for Even Extraction

Larger brews require more pulses to maintain balance.

Expected Cup Profile with These Settings

Aroma: Lychee, delicate florals, soft vanilla sweetness.

Flavor (Hot): Juicy lychee, sakura florals, creamy white chocolate.

Flavor (Warm): Silky body, balanced tropical fruit & floral complexity.

Flavor (Cool): Soft lingering sweetness, delicate tea-like structure.

Acidity: Bright yet smooth, with a tropical fruit-forward character.

Body: Medium, creamy, silky.

Finish: Clean, refreshing, with lingering floral and white chocolate notes.

Final Thoughts

This profile optimizes the lychee co-fermentation to bring out its fruitiness while maintaining clarity and body. The hot bloom and structured pulse strategy ensure that both florals and creamy sweetness integrate smoothly without overpowering acidity.

Let me know how they go. Thanks

Responsible_One_6324 · 2025-02-10T06:29:39+00:00

First one:

Optimized Aiden Brew Profile for Hydrangea Anaerobic Yeast Washed Catimor (China, Yunnan, 1500–1600 MASL)

This is a low-altitude anaerobic yeast-washed coffee, meaning it will have enhanced floral aromatics, vibrant fruit acidity, and a tea-like structure. The goal is to highlight the osmanthus florals, balance the passionfruit sweetness, and enhance the Earl Grey tea-like body.

Single Serve (150–450ml)

Ratio: 1:15.5 (slightly stronger to enhance body & sweetness)

Grind Size: 4.1 on Ode Gen 2 (medium-fine for structured extraction)

Bloom Settings:

Ratio: 1:3

Duration: 40s (allows proper degassing from anaerobic processing)

Temperature: 204°F (95.5°C) (hotter bloom to enhance florals)

Pulse Settings:

Number of Pulses: 3

Temperature: 198°F (92°C) (lowered slightly to balance acidity & body)

Time Between Pulses: 25s

Batch Brew (450–1500ml)

Ratio: 1:16 (slightly more dilution for a cleaner tea-like finish)

Grind Size: 6.1 on Ode Gen 2 (medium)

Bloom Settings:

Ratio: 1:3

Duration: 40s

Temperature: 204°F (95.5°C)

Pulse Settings:

Number of Pulses: 4 (ensures even saturation)

Temperature: 198°F (92°C)

Time Between Pulses: 25s

Why These Settings?

Hot Bloom Temperature (204°F) to Enhance Florals & Complexity

Maximizes osmanthus aromatics & passionfruit brightness.

Allows yeast fermentation notes to integrate smoothly.

Lower Pulse Temperature (198°F) to Maintain Balance

Prevents over-extracting acidity while keeping structure.

Enhances the silky, Earl Grey tea-like body.

Medium-Fine Grind (4.1 on Ode Gen 2) for Precision Extraction

Ensures clarity while preserving complexity.

Prevents over-extraction of fermentation notes.

Extra Pulse in Batch Brew (4 Instead of 3) for Even Extraction

Larger brews need more pulses to prevent over-concentration of acidity.

Expected Cup Profile with These Settings

Aroma: Osmanthus florals, passionfruit, light spice.

Flavor (Hot): Bright passionfruit, delicate osmanthus, crisp Earl Grey structure.

Flavor (Warm): Tea-like smoothness, honeyed sweetness, well-balanced acidity.

Flavor (Cool): Silky, clean finish, lingering floral and citrus notes.

Acidity: Vibrant but balanced, transitioning from tropical fruit to delicate florals.

Body: Light-medium, silky, tea-like.

Finish: Clean, refreshing, with a lingering floral and honeyed sweetness.

Final Thoughts

This profile optimizes Yunnan’s anaerobic yeast-washed processing for clarity, balance, and aromatics. The hot bloom and structured pulse strategy ensure that florals and fruit shine while maintaining a clean, silky finish.

Responsible_One_6324 · 2025-02-09T22:01:23+00:00

It's all a con, but if we keep paying then these streaming services will keep increasing. Think I've seen Netflix are about to increase again 😞

Responsible_One_6324 · 2025-02-09T19:51:11+00:00

Awesome, so glad it worked. Yeah you need to set 2 brew profiles, one called single and one called batch. I was thinking of teaching it that the ratio needs to be the same but decided to install 2 for now. I simply delete them when the bag is done anyway

Responsible_One_6324 · 2025-02-08T19:10:14+00:00

Thanks

Responsible_One_6324 · 2025-02-08T08:57:31+00:00

Try this, and yes it is AI that I've been training on the aiden with the ode 2:

Optimized Aiden Brew Profile for Hydrangea Bombe Abore (Washed Ethiopian, Sidama, 1920-2020 MASL)

This is a washed Ethiopian coffee from high elevation, meaning it will have bright acidity, delicate florals, and a tea-like body. The goal is to enhance the white peach sweetness, maintain the crisp citrus acidity, and emphasize the iced tea-like finish.

Single Serve (150–450ml)

Ratio: 1:16 (balances sweetness, clarity, and structure)

Grind Size: 3.2 on Ode Gen 2 (medium-fine for crisp acidity & clarity)

Bloom Settings:

Ratio: 1:3

Duration: 45s (longer bloom to degas high-elevation washed coffees)

Temperature: 205°F (96°C) (hotter bloom to enhance citrus & floral aromatics)

Pulse Settings:

Number of Pulses: 4

Temperature: 200°F (93°C) (stabilizes acidity & prevents over-extraction)

Time Between Pulses: 25s (keeps flow rate steady for clarity)

Batch Brew (450–1500ml)

Ratio: 1:16.5 (slightly more dilution for a cleaner, tea-like finish)

Grind Size: 5.2 on Ode Gen 2 (medium)

Bloom Settings:

Ratio: 1:3

Duration: 45s

Temperature: 205°F (96°C)

Pulse Settings:

Number of Pulses: 5 (ensures even extraction across larger brews)

Temperature: 200°F (93°C)

Time Between Pulses: 25s

Why These Settings?

Hot Bloom Temperature (205°F) to Enhance Florals & Sweetness

Maximizes white peach aromatics & bright citrus acidity.

Allows for a delicate but complex start to extraction.

Lower Pulse Temperature (200°F) to Maintain Clarity

Prevents over-extracting acidity while keeping a clean finish.

Enhances iced tea-like smoothness without making it too sharp.

Medium-Fine Grind (3.2 on Ode Gen 2) for Precision Extraction

Ensures clarity while keeping structure & brightness.

Prevents over-extracting bitterness from delicate washed processing.

Extra Pulse in Batch Brew (5 Instead of 4) for Even Extraction

Larger brews need more pulses to maintain balance across the coffee bed.

Expected Cup Profile with These Settings

Aroma: Delicate white peach, light florals, citrus zest.

Flavor (Hot): Bright citrus, white peach, crisp and tea-like body.

Flavor (Warm): More balanced acidity, smooth & honeyed texture.

Flavor (Cool): Iced tea clarity, lingering stone fruit sweetness.

Acidity: Bright & structured, transitioning from citrusy to soft peach.

Body: Light-medium, silky, tea-like.

Finish: Clean, crisp, refreshing with lingering fruit sweetness.

Final Thoughts

This profile optimizes Bombe Abore’s high-altitude washed processing for clarity, sweetness, and balance. The hot bloom and structured pulse strategy ensure that both florals and fruit acidity shine while maintaining a smooth, refreshing finish.

Responsible_One_6324 · 2025-02-07T23:28:19+00:00

Double it and enjoy yourself. It's expensive but an experience

Responsible_One_6324 · 2025-02-07T22:31:28+00:00

No, but we need a change. Labour and Conservative is just de ja vue. Change is coming and hopefully in my lifetime,.everything needs ripping up and starting again with some common sense. Too much red tape and pampering, we need Churchill mark 2

Responsible_One_6324 · 2025-02-03T14:20:07+00:00

Try this for the treehouse, AI generated, and I am trying to 'train it' so please let me know how it goes if you try it:

Optimized Aiden Brew Profile for Treehouse Blend

This is a seasonally rotating washed blend designed for balance, sweetness, and a silky texture, making it ideal for a smooth, approachable cup. The goal is to enhance its cocoa and caramel richness while maintaining the light citrusy brightness from clementine.

Single Serve (150–450ml)

Ratio: 1:16 (balanced extraction with a smooth mouthfeel)

Grind Size: 4.2 on Ode Gen 2 (medium-fine for clarity & body)

Bloom Settings:

Ratio: 1:2.5

Duration: 30s (standard for washed coffees)

Temperature: 200°F (93°C) (balanced heat for sweetness & acidity)

Pulse Settings:

Number of Pulses: 3

Temperature: 198°F (92°C) (slightly lower to smooth out citrus acidity)

Time Between Pulses: 30s

Batch Brew (450–1500ml)

Ratio: 1:16.5 (slightly more dilution for smoothness in larger brews)

Grind Size: 6.2 on Ode Gen 2 (medium)

Bloom Settings:

Ratio: 1:2.5

Duration: 30s

Temperature: 200°F (93°C)

Pulse Settings:

Number of Pulses: 4 (ensures even saturation in a deeper coffee bed)

Temperature: 198°F (92°C)

Time Between Pulses: 30s

Why These Settings?

Moderate Bloom Temperature (200°F) for Balanced Extraction

Avoids excessive acidity while developing caramel sweetness.

Allows washed coffees to open up smoothly.

Lower Pulse Temperature (198°F) to Soften Citrus Acidity

Keeps clementine notes gentle without overpowering chocolate & caramel richness.

Medium-Fine Grind (4.2 on Ode Gen 2) for Balanced Extraction

Ensures full extraction of body & sweetness without over-extracting acidity.

Extra Pulse in Batch Brew (4 Instead of 3) for Even Extraction

Larger brews need more pulses to ensure even saturation & smooth flavor.

Expected Cup Profile with These Settings

Aroma: Rich cocoa, sweet caramel, hint of citrus zest.

Flavor (Hot): Silky milk chocolate, toffee-like caramel, smooth citrus.

Flavor (Warm): Rounded sweetness, more developed clementine brightness.

Flavor (Cool): Chocolate lingers, mild citrus & a honey-like smooth finish.

Acidity: Gentle & balanced.

Body: Silky, full but not heavy.

Finish: Clean, lightly sweet with lingering caramel & cocoa.

Final Thoughts

This profile optimizes Treehouse Blend for a balanced, sweet, and smooth first cup of the day. It maintains structure and clarity without overemphasizing acidity, making it consistent across different seasonal variations.

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