Day 33, 2.2.11., Devil's Canyon - Full Boar scotch ale

This is a new beer that we have on tap at the restaurant where I work.  Devil's Canyon has been brewing in Belmont, CA. (down on the peninsula, south of San Francisco) since 2001.  As with most things located in San Mateo or Santa Clara counties, I've never heard of it.  They make several styles, including a lager which they call a 'California Lager' (Steam Beer?), blonde ale, amber ale, and rye IPA.
And then, of course, the scotch ale.  It's a style I don't know a lot about as far as brewing, but I've certainly tried a few.  It's generally a big, syrupy, malty, red beer with a good amount of alcohol.  And Full Boar definitely fits into these characteristics.

Full Boar is a red beer with a light amount of effervescence creating a light white head.  On the nose, it's all maple, and the body is thick and velvety.  Flavor wise, malt is absolutely the main element.  There's a whole lot of brown sugar and just a hint of smokeyness.  there's about 7.4% ABV, which isn't really enough to emerge on the palate through the strong malt sweetness, and with just 12 IBUs, the only bitterness on this beer comes from a bit of darker malts.
I find Full Boar a bit syrupy sweet for my liking although, it seems like a nice example of the  style.  7 out of 10.