SEGMENT INFORMATION - Goodwill and other intangible assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Segment information
Goodwill and other intangible assets	$ 2,368,304	$ 2,365,728
Monster Energy Drinks | Operating segment
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Goodwill and other intangible assets	1,351,780	1,346,648
Strategic Brands | Operating segment
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Goodwill and other intangible assets	994,161	995,582
Other | Operating segment
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Goodwill and other intangible assets	$ 22,363	$ 23,498