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New Liquor Store Opens in Danbury
A grand opening and ribbon cutting will be held Oct. 3.

BevMax, Connecticut’s leading wine and spirits retailer, proudly announces three new store openings, including its largest retail store yet in Danbury, located at 20 Backus Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810.
The new 15,000 square feet Danbury location offers an impressive selection of 6,500 products available for purchase. The chain currently operates mainly in Connecticut, with additional stores in New York.
BevMax and Mayor Mark D. Boughton will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Danbury location on Oct. 3. The event is open to the public, and will take place from 12pm to 4pm. Mayor Boughton will commence the ribbon cutting ceremony with a welcome speech.
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“It is an exciting time to expand and offer new customers the unique retail experience BevMax has always prided themselves on,” fourth generation President and Chief Executive Officer of family-owned and operated BevMax, Inc. Michael A. Berkoff said in a statement,“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 will employ 25 new members of the community who will 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.
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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.
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