SEGMENT INFORMATION - Goodwill and other intangible assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Segment information
Goodwill and other intangible assets	$ 2,397,726	$ 2,390,689
Monster Energy Drinks | Operating segment
Segment information
Goodwill and other intangible assets	1,414,190	1,406,646
Strategic Brands | Operating segment
Segment information
Goodwill and other intangible assets	976,944	974,132
Other | Operating segment
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Goodwill and other intangible assets	$ 6,592	$ 9,911