Tasting and Hops!

So, the Helles and Pilsner IPA are in the keg. Both turned out to be really good. The IPA I knew would be good, as it is a recipe I have brewed several times in the past, it's basically my house beer. The Helles was another story, a new recipe that I had never brewed before, using first wort hopping which I had never tried. Well, it really does result in a smooth bitterness, but I feel like there is too much hop flavor than the style calls for. However, that is not something I worry about, I think the beer tastes good and in the end, thats all that really matters.
Oh, and my hop plants have broken ground and are loving the warm weather. The centennial has 7 shoots, the tallest ones are currently about 6 inches long. The cascade has about 15 shoots, and are all about 3 inches long. I expect serious growth this weekend with the 80 degree temps being forecast. I'll post some pics soon.