Mike Fielding can’t wait to be his own landlord, and he is taking extra care on the land part. The owner of Low Tide Brewing has purchased a 10-acre plot on Johns Island, down the road from his current operations at 2863 Maybank Highway. There, he envisions more entertaining spaces, grassy areas for pets and slots for even more local food trucks.

More than anything, Fielding is eager to build a permanent space on land he can work with, not against — preserving the trees, the water and the rural lifestyle that defines Johns Island. Robby Routhier, miller and owner of Blackwater Acres farm, has crafted flight boards for Low Tide Brewing from local wood. Fielding spent years searching for a plot that could sustain his large brewery operations.

It was no small feat given that he had no desire to leave Johns Island or lease again. “I want the longevity and certainty to do what we want to do and really invest in the space,” Fielding said. “We’re fortunate enough that we found the property and are able to really make a place our own.

” The future setup on Slack Tide Drive will have two buildings: a taproom for customer interaction and a 21,000-square-foot main space with an office and production site that Fielding could open for tours. He's also planning a room for VIP events and classes. Low Tide's new spot will offer four bars between the buildings with space for three food trucks simultaneously and a commissary kitchen for basic appetizers.

Overall, a third of the 10.