Day 17, 1.17.11, Drakes - Dry Stout

Another after-work pint at Bloodhound, this time with Jorie and Kevin, two of the other bartenders with whom I work.
I tried Drakes Dry Stout.  I've always like Drakes, especially their 1500 Pale Ale and their excellent IPA.  Drakes is located down in San Leandro, and I used to see them on tap all over the east bay.  Now That I spend less time over there and more time across the bay, I don't see it nearly as much.  So thank you Bloodhound.
This stout was poured on nitrogen, (into a mason jar unfortunately, the only negative of Bloodhound) and is dark chocolaty brown and has a thick creamy head.  It's 4.7% ABV.  It has a really nice velvety, creamy mouth-feel and a surprisingly light body.
On the palate there is roasty malt bitterness and nice hints of cocoa.  Overall though, it's just a nice, mellow, easy drinking stout.  It's rather simple and unpretentious, just a good beer for drinking.  7 out of 10.