SEGMENT INFORMATION - Goodwill and other intangible assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Segment information
Goodwill and other intangible assets	$ 2,371,044	$ 2,365,728
Monster Energy Drinks | Operating segment
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Goodwill and other intangible assets	1,357,017	1,346,648
Strategic Brands | Operating segment
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Goodwill and other intangible assets	992,800	995,582
Other | Operating segment
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Goodwill and other intangible assets	$ 21,227	$ 23,498