“It is an exciting time to expand and offer new customers the unique retail experience BevMax has always prided themselves on,” said Michael A. Berkoff, 4th generation President and Chief Executive Officer of family-owned and operated BevMax, Inc. “We are seeing a more educated, discerning consumer with a strong interest in local craft beers, ciders, artisan gins and vodka, and are happy to be able to support the local community by offering them in store, in addition to the vast selection of international wines and spirits.”
The Danbury location employs 25 new members of the community who join the ranks of an already flourishing team of knowledgeable wine and spirits professionals who pride themselves on providing the highest level of customer service to shoppers.
As one of the country‘s largest independent retailers of fine wine, spirits and beer, BevMax boasts the largest selection of domestic and imported beers, including popular craft beers and hard to find labels. Additionally, the company’s vast selection of wine and spirits are imported from over 28 countries, including Italy, France, Spain, Australia, Argentina and Chile, and are priced competitively to offer customers the best selection and variety in the region.
Michael A. Berkoff has over 35 years of experience in the liquor retail industry. Michael plays an integral role in many of BevMax’s day-to-day activities and long-term planning. A fourth-generation retailer, Michael has been named one of the Top Ten Market Leaders and is a member of the elite Market Watch Magazine Leaders Alumni, which comprises the top 143 off-premise alcoholic beverage retailers. Additionally, Michael has been the recipient of numerous industry awards.
About BevMax Inc.
BevMax, with stores in Connecticut and New York, is one of the country‘s largest independent retailer of fine wine, spirits and beer, and is consistently among the nation’s top 10 highest-grossing retail wine and liquor stores for stand-alone locations. In 2009, Nightclub & Bar Magazine named BevMax its Retailer of the Year. Michael Berkoff has been named one of the ‘Top Ten Market Leaders’ by Market Watch Magazine’s ‘Leaders Alumni,’ which comprises the nation’s top 143 off-premise alcoholic beverage retailers and he has been the recipient of numerous other industry awards and accolades. BevMax is dedicated to serving the community by supporting events statewide with organizations such as local police departments, local museums, animal shelters and many more.
