Ep 12. Mason Jar Shortage

[Moonshiners Season 10 Episode 12 - Mason Jar Shortage]

In this episode of Moonshiners, the tension is high as the race to secure mason jars for the upcoming season is on. With the demand for moonshine on the rise, Tim, Tickle, and Mark are struggling to find enough jars to hold their product.

The episode opens with Tim and Tickle searching for jars in an old warehouse. As they sift through the dusty shelves and empty crates, they realize that the shortage is worse than they thought. With only a few jars in hand, they move on to the next location in hopes of finding a more plentiful supply.

Meanwhile, Mark decides to take matters into his own hands and starts making his own jars. Using an old kiln, he begins the process of melting glass and molding it into jars. But the process is slow and tedious, and he’s not sure if he’ll be able to make enough to keep up with the demand.

As the days go by, the pressure to find jars mounts. Tim and Tickle check out a local flea market, hoping to score a good deal on some used jars. But when they arrive, they find that the prices are too high, and the quality is too low. They leave the market empty-handed and discouraged.

Meanwhile, Mark continues to work on his homemade jars. He enlists the help of a local glassblower to speed up the process, but even with the extra help, he’s not sure if he’ll be able to keep up with the demand.

As the shortage crisis deepens, Tim decides to take a different approach. He reaches out to a local distillery to see if they’d be willing to sell him some of their used jars. But when he arrives at the distillery, he finds that they’re already being flooded with requests for their jars. Feeling defeated, Tim heads back to the woods to regroup.

With the season fast approaching, the reality sets in that they may not have enough jars to hold their product. Tensions rise as they realize that they may have to cut back on production. But just when all seems lost, Tim gets a call from an unexpected source.

In a last-ditch effort, Tim reaches out to a local Masonic lodge, hoping that they might have some extra jars lying around. And it turns out that they do. The lodge is happy to help out a fellow member of the community, and they offer to sell Tim as many jars as he needs at a reasonable price.

With the jar shortage crisis averted, Tim, Tickle, and Mark can breathe a sigh of relief. But they know that the demand for their moonshine is only going to continue to grow, and they need to start thinking ahead. They make plans to stockpile jars and to try to secure a reliable source for future seasons.

Overall, this episode of Moonshiners showcases the challenges faced by the moonshining industry and the resourcefulness of those involved. It’s a reminder that in the world of moonshining, every detail counts, and the smallest oversight can have major consequences.