When will 'Moonshiners' Season 13 release? Release date, time and how to watch Discovery's docudrama
FRANKLIN COUNTY, VIRGINIA: 'Moonshiners' is set to return with a brand new season on Discovery Channel. 'Moonshiners' Season 13 is scheduled to release on January 2 on Discovery at 8 pm EST.
This crime documentary series has gained a lot of fans for its unique plot. The docuseries is about people who make moonshine, an illegally produced alcoholic beverage.
This series captures moonshiners, who brew their shine often in the dark woods in order to escape detection. The show has 12 seasons so far, with a total of 251 episodes. The last episode streamed in April 2023.
Produced by Magilla Entertainment, this docuseries dramatizes the production of this liquor and highlights the makers' law-evading techniques.
The teaser was a promising one, where Steven Ray Tickle said, "This season we're seeing innovation in the backwoods like we've never before."
How to watch 'Moonshiners' Season 13?
'Moonshiners' Season 13 is all set to premiere on January 2, 2024, on Discovery Channel at 8 pm ET. One can also watch the show on Discovery+ and Hulu.
Who stars in 'Moonshiners' Season 13?
The expected cast for 'Moonshiners' Season 13 includes narrator Jeremy Schwartz and participants Steve Tickle, Josh Owens, Mark Ramsey, and Eric 'Digger' Manes.
Steve Tickle
A fan-favorite moonshiner, this season he would be seen trying to launch a campaign to legalize home distilling.
However, his fellow moonshiners don't seem too happy with his decision to legalize home distilling as it would affect their business.
Josh Owens
Josh is a professional motorcar racer turned stock car driver, trophy hunter, and more importantly a moonshiner. He is said to have learned moonshining from his friend Barney Barnwell, driving his legacy forward.
This season he would be seen recovering from his racing injuries and concentrate on moonshining.
Eric 'Digger' Manes
Eric 'Digger' Manes adds a fun and humorous element to the show. He is an expert shiner trained by Popcorn Sutton. He likes to refine his recipes and experiment with new ingredients.
This season will feature Digger anxious and worried about his mother's rare blood disorder. He, along with Mark Ramsey, would be seen expanding their business across the state of Tennessee.
Mark Ramsey
Mark Ramsay grew up exploring the woods of East Tennessee. At a very young age, he met a local moonshine expert and learned from him. He and his distilling partner Digger Manes own the Sugarland Distilling Company.
Jeremy Schwartz, Narrator
Jeremy is the narrator of the docuseries 'Moonshiners'.
He is a well-known actor and associate producer. He lends his voice to 'Attack on Titan' and even in 'Master Distiller Tournament of Champions' (2022).
What is 'Moonshiners' Season 13 all about?
'Moonshiners' Season 13 is expected to follow the same pattern as the previous seasons, where the moonshiners will face challenges as they try to evade the law and create the best moonshine possible.
The moonshiners are expected to deal with the increasing law enforcement in the area, hide their operation from the authorities, compete with each other to produce the best moonshine, and deal with personal challenges as well.
The teaser showed Mark Ramsey and Digger Manes setting up a plan to distill pallets of unsold light beer.
Josh, will make an entry back to moonshining after his racing injuries. Digger is expected to open up about his mother's rare blood disorder. Digger and Mark try to expand their business across the state of Tennessee.
Tickle on the other hand will campaign to legalize home distilling in his state of Virginia. However, not everyone would be happy with Tickle's plan, as legalizing the process would threaten their family recipes and privacy.
What is the latest buzz around 'Moonshiners' season 13?
Since the announcement of the docuseries 'Moonshiners' coming back with a brand new season, fans are elated. They have expressed their happiness all over social media. On Facebook, a fan wrote, "Can't wait. Love the show." Another commented, "FINALLY!!!!! Woooo!!!!! Been waiting on this announcement."
"Can’t wait. Been watching reruns just to keep me lit lol," wrote a third fan.