Safeway, Manoa

Manoa's Safeway is an interesting spot for beer. They divide their beverage isle into three sections. Closest to the door is the wine cooler / fruity crap section. Then you have the beers that are microbrews, craft brews, and beers with color. In the section farthest from the door, you have a wall of blue (Bud Light), Red (Bud), and Silver(Coors light). 

As they are a supermarket, I can't blame them for having a beer selection that is 2/3 useless... that's just the name of the game. I can however blame them for watering down their craft brew section with things like "shock top" (owned by AB), and "blue moon" (owned by Coors).

Highlights: Mehana Pale Ale, and  Maui Brewing Co., both at good prices! 

Lowlights: Third section. (see above)

Missing: Specialty beers other than local brews. 

Selection: 6/10
Location: 6/10
Price: 8/10
Friendliness: 7/10
Beer Knowledge: 5/10

Grade: C+