We are a small, tenacious flock dedicated to crafting limited-edition Croatian craft mead from locally sourced honey. We create small-batch, premium Croatian craft mead using exclusively local ingredients. Our goal is to revive this ancient drink in our region. Join us in rediscovering mead as we slowly bring it back on the map.

Meet the crew

Pirate Sheep Honey Venture is a small Croatian craft meadery producing limited, seasonal batches of mead using local ingredients. Our quest is to bring fantasy back to mead, and mead back to taverns.

Pirate Sheep Mead | About

Mead-Making Basics

Pirate Sheep Mead | About Mead

About Mead

Shipping is free within the Republic of Croatia for all orders over 75.00 EUR with VAT.

If the courier service changes the delivery price, the seller will clearly state the new price in the online store.

Delivery prices are stated with VAT included.

Unfortunately, we cannot influence the delivery speed and possible complications related to the delivery itself caused by the courier service.

If the Customer is not at the delivery address at the time of delivery, the courier service will leave a notice with the shipment number and instructions for further steps.

If the Customer orders goods and refuses to accept them, Old Hills reserves the right to withhold the amount paid by the Customer for the purchase price.

If a Customer who has not received the goods orders goods again via the web store www.piratesheep.store, the seller reserves the right to refuse further order processing, as well as the right to charge fees.

Old Hills reserves the right not to send orders with incorrect/incomplete contact information, as well as orders with an email/phone contact that no one responds to.

Answers to the most common questions about Pirate Sheep mead: delivery, payment, storage, and the difference between mead, gvirc, and medica.

Pirate Sheep Mead | FAQ

Events

A look at Pirate Sheep from behind the scenes - events, batches, and the crew out in the field.

Pirate Sheep Mead | Gallery

Gallery

Event photos

Photos from the Koprivnica Renaissance Fair 2026 Squat Side Quest, added live as the crew uploads them.

Koprivnica Renaissance Fair 2026 - Squat Side Quest | Pirate Sheep Gallery

Koprivnica Renaissance Fair 2026 - Squat Side Quest

Photos from Perunfest, added live as the crew uploads them.

Perunfest | Pirate Sheep Gallery

Perunfest

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Browse handcrafted Croatian mead produced in small, seasonal batches from locally sourced honey, fruit, and botanicals, all bottled in our signature black ceramic bottles.

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The Customer agrees to pay for the ordered products using one of the following payment methods:

* Credit or debit card - direct online payment using the following card payment services: Mastercard and Visa.

After receiving the payment from the Customer, the ordered products will be sent to the address provided in the order.

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Data We Collect
Access to the website www.piratesheep.store is free and does not require registration. You provide your data by contacting us through the contact form or email. This information is available exclusively on www.piratesheep.store for the purpose of resolving your request. Providing your personal data is voluntary. We do not process more personal data than is necessary to respond to your inquiry. All data we collect is used for the purpose of delivery (name, address, contact number, and email address).

Protection of Your Personal Data
The website www.piratesheep.store respects your privacy and processes your personal data fairly and lawfully. We store your personal data electronically and apply appropriate technical and organizational measures and procedures to protect personal data and prevent unauthorized access.

When paying in our online store, you use Stripe - an advanced system for secure online card payments.

Stripe ensures the complete confidentiality of your card data from the moment you enter it into the Stripe payment form. Payment information is encrypted and transmitted from your web browser to the bank that issued your card. Our store never comes into contact with the complete information about your payment card. Additionally, this data is inaccessible even to Stripe system employees. An isolated center independently transmits and manages sensitive data, ensuring its complete security.

Stripe considers all collected information as bank secrecy and treats it accordingly. The information is used exclusively for the intended purpose. Your sensitive data is completely secure, and its privacy is guaranteed by the most modern security mechanisms. Only data necessary for the transaction is collected, in compliance with the prescribed demanding procedures for online payment.

Cookies
The website www.piratesheep.store uses so-called cookies to provide the user with full functionality and the highest quality content. Cookies are a set of data generated by the web server and stored by the web browser on the user's disk in the form of a small text file. We continually strive to provide our users with the best possible user experience, so it is worth noting that our websites work optimally only if cookies are enabled. To use cookies in accordance with the Electronic Communications Act, the Personal Data Protection Act, and EU directives, we need your consent. By using this website, you agree to the use of cookies. You can still browse the site by blocking cookies, but some features may not be available.

Protection Measures
The website www.piratesheep.store uses technological and security measures, rules, and other procedures to protect the personal data of users from unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, loss, or destruction. To ensure the confidentiality of user data, we use industry-standard security measures such as firewalls and password protection. However, the user must ensure that the computer they use is secure and protected from malicious software such as malware, trojans, computer viruses, and worms. The user of the website is aware that without appropriate security measures (e.g., secure browser configuration, updated antivirus programs, personal firewall programs, avoiding programs from suspicious sources), there is a risk that data and passwords used to prevent access to personal data may be disclosed to unauthorized third parties.

Limitation of Liability
Although we take available technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized disclosure of your personal data, we cannot guarantee that some of the personal data we collect will never be accidentally disclosed, contrary to the provisions of this Privacy Policy. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we exclude liability for damages caused to users or third parties by accidental disclosure of personal data.

Returns, Refunds and Order Cancellations
Customers who purchase products online have the right to withdraw from the purchase contract without giving a reason within 14 days from the date of delivery of the product.
If the order contains multiple products delivered separately, the 14-day withdrawal period starts from the date when the last product in the order is delivered. If the last day of the withdrawal period falls on a weekend, public holiday or other non-working day, the period is extended until the next working day.
Customers may request a cancellation before the order has been fulfilled and shipped. After the order has been shipped or delivered, customers may request a return in accordance with this policy.
To request a return, cancellation or withdrawal from purchase, customers may use the return/cancellation option available through their customer account on our webshop:
https://shopify.com/85753135435/account
Customers can log in using the e-mail address used for the order and submit a cancellation or return request from the relevant order, depending on the order status.
Customers may also contact us by e-mail:
info@piratesheep.store
After we receive a withdrawal, return or cancellation request, we will confirm receipt of the request electronically.
Returned products must be unused, unopened, undamaged and returned in their original condition, with original labels, declarations and packaging where applicable. We cannot accept returns of opened, damaged or partially consumed bottles, unless the product is faulty, damaged in delivery or incorrectly sent.
Customers are responsible for the direct cost of returning the goods, unless the product is faulty, damaged in delivery or incorrectly sent. We recommend using a tracked shipping service for returns.
Products should be returned without delay, and no later than 14 days from the day the customer notified us of the withdrawal from purchase.
Return address:
Old Hills
Ivana Granđe 41
43000 Bjelovar
Croatia
Refunds are issued to the original payment method used for the purchase, unless otherwise agreed. We may withhold the refund until we receive the returned goods or proof that the goods have been sent back.
If the product arrives damaged, faulty or incorrect, please contact us as soon as possible at info@piratesheep.store and include the order number, a short description of the issue, and photos of the product and packaging.
In case of a confirmed product defect, damaged delivery or incorrectly sent product, the return or replacement costs will be covered by Old Hills.
The seller is not responsible for delays, damage or other issues caused by the delivery service, but will cooperate with the customer and delivery service to resolve the issue as fairly as possible.


Customer Reviews

Made in Croatia

Semi-hard cheeses, roasted meats, game dishes, dark chocolate, or enjoyed on its own.

Food Pairing

Ingredients

Best enjoyed chilled, or with a few cubes of ice.

Serving Suggestion

General Terms and Conditions of Business

Basic Information About the Seller

Company name: Old Hills j.d.o.o.  
Headquarters: Ivana Granđe 41, Bjelovar  
Bank and account number IBAN: HR7923600001102979740  
OIB: 10350938954  
Registration number: 05554322  
Email address: info@piratesheep.store  

The sale of alcoholic beverages to persons under 18 years of age is prohibited.  

The General Terms and Conditions of Business regulate the relationship between the Customer and the Merchant concerning the terms and manner of ordering products, product prices, terms and methods of payment, warranty for the quality of the sold item, the Customer's right to submit a written complaint about the Merchant's products and services, the right to terminate the contract, product delivery, and other services offered by the Merchant, protection of personal and other data, and other important issues for concluding a sales contract via the internet.

An integral part of these General Terms and Conditions of Business are the General Terms and Conditions for the Protection of Personal Data. If the user does not agree with the General Terms and Conditions of Business and the Data Protection Notice, they are obliged to leave and not use the website www.piratesheep.store.

The terms of business of the craft Creative Workshop (hereinafter referred to as Old Hills) are compiled in accordance with the Consumer Protection Act (NN 41/14; 110/015; 14/19), Chapter III – Conclusion of contracts outside business premises and distance contracts, and represent prior notice in accordance with Article 43 of the Consumer Protection Act, the Electronic Commerce Act, the Obligations Act, and other applicable regulations of the Republic of Croatia.

Old Hills reserves the right to change the Terms and Conditions at any time. All changes will be published on the website www.piratesheep.store and will take effect at the time of publication. All changes to the Terms will apply to purchases made after the publication of these changes.

During the order processing, these General Terms and Conditions of Business will be delivered to the Customer by email either as the body of the email or as an attachment, and will always be available to service users in a way that allows them to save, reuse, and reproduce them.

General Information
Users or Customers are required to familiarize themselves with the General Terms and Conditions of the website www.piratesheep.store (hereinafter referred to as the website) owned by Old Hills. If they have additional questions or concerns regarding the General Terms and Conditions, they can contact info@piratesheep.store.

This project uses the "Blasphemous II" font created by Patrick H. Lauke. The font has been remixed to add several characters. It is used under the Creative Commons license, which allows for free editing and use.

By accessing the website or using any part of its content, the user accepts the General Terms and Conditions of the website, as well as all other rules and conditions of use of the website and services provided through it. Users agree not to use the website in a way that harms the authors or third parties and accept all risks associated with using the website and services. If the user does not agree with the stated terms, they are obliged to stop using the website and the services provided through it.

The content of the website is protected by copyright. Modification, rental, sale, or distribution of the content is possible only with the prior written permission of Old Hills.

Old Hills strives to enable the best possible use of the website. This includes monitoring server performance, expanding capacity based on the number of users, customer support, and resolving issues with errors and system problems. Old Hills is not responsible for any problems in the operation of the website and services. Old Hills cannot guarantee that the use of the website will be uninterrupted or error-free. The user agrees that access to the website may sometimes be interrupted or temporarily unavailable.

Users use the website at their own risk.

Old Hills is not in any way responsible for any damage the user may suffer from using the website www.piratesheep.store. The authors and other physical or legal persons involved in the creation, production, and distribution of the website www.piratesheep.store are not responsible for any damage resulting from the use or inability to use the website.

Old Hills reserves the right to disable access to the website for users if the use is deemed inappropriate. Old Hills reserves the right to deny access to the website to anyone, at its own discretion. The user agrees to use the website www.piratesheep.store in a way that does not endanger the resources and services as a whole. Improper use of the website www.piratesheep.store is prohibited and will result in termination of access to the website.

The user is obliged to keep the data about their user account confidential and is fully responsible for any damage caused by unauthorized use of their user account.

Old Hills reserves the right to modify or supplement the General Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes take effect on the day of publication on the website. Continued access to the website or use of any part of its content will be considered as acceptance of the modified or supplemented General Terms and Conditions. Old Hills advises periodically checking the General Terms and Conditions to become familiar with any changes.

Old Hills reserves the right to modify, supplement, or discontinue any part of its business, including the website or any part of it, such as subpages or services provided through them, at any time and without prior notice. This includes, but is not limited to, changes in the time of content availability, availability of new data, methods of transmission, as well as the right to access or use the website.

It is the duty and obligation of the user to use the website in accordance with positive regulations and general moral and ethical principles. Old Hills has the right at any time to control the content of the website to ensure compliance with the General Terms and Conditions and positive regulations. Changes to the General Terms and Conditions take effect immediately upon publication on the website.

The Customer is obliged to check the General Terms and Conditions before using the website.

Customer
A customer is any visitor who purchases products through the website www.piratesheep.store in a manner regulated by these General Terms and Conditions, i.e., any person who selects at least one product, orders it, and pays for it, thus concluding a distance contract.

The customer can only be an adult person capable of performing legal acts. Persons with partial legal capacity can conclude a contract only with the consent of their legal representative or guardian. The seller will not be responsible for any action contrary to this provision.

Legal entities as customers are subject to the provisions of the Obligations Act and the Electronic Commerce Act and are not covered by the Consumer Protection Act. These General Terms and Conditions apply to legal entities in the part that relates to:
- price and method of payment,
- main product features,
- the process of concluding a contract,
- description of the delivery method and delivery costs,
- general information,
- exclusion of liability, and
- the moment of contract conclusion.

The seller may, at its discretion, grant consumer rights to a legal entity in each individual case.

Main Product Features
The customer is familiarized with the main features of the products on the website www.piratesheep.store.

Old Hills reserves the right to change information, including product prices and special offers on the website without prior notice. Alongside the product image is a description of the main features of the product. Prices, payment terms, and special offers are valid only at the time of ordering and/or payment.

Photos and descriptions of individual items and their packaging may not necessarily be identical to the product. We strive to present and describe the items as accurately as possible. However, we reserve the right to make errors in the description and photos of the items.

Contract Conclusion Process
The business conditions are governed by the Consumer Protection Act, particularly the provisions related to Distance Contracts.

Purchases are made on the website www.piratesheep.store by filling out the provided form. When filling out the form, the Customer is required to enter all necessary information. The purchase can only be completed with confirmation that the Customer has previously read and understood the General Terms and Conditions, agrees with them, and is aware that this is an order with an obligation to pay.

Purchases can be made 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Old Hills is not responsible for the costs of using computer equipment and telecommunication services necessary for accessing the service. The Customer will be notified by email about the order confirmation and package shipment.

If Old Hills is unable to deliver any of the ordered products for any reason, the Customer will be contacted by an Old Hills representative by phone or email to arrange the delivery of a replacement product or the possible cancellation of the ordered product.

Purchases are made by ordering available products that the Customer selects based on the photo and basic description. Photos are illustrative and do not always correspond to the available products in all details. Purchases are made in several simple steps, from anywhere in the world.

Product search is possible according to various criteria. By entering a specific term in the "Search" bar, products related to the specified term will appear. The Customer can select a particular product they are interested in and read the available product description to independently decide if the product meets their needs. The Customer selects products from the Old Hills product catalog, which is organized by product types and collections.

Product ordering is done electronically. By clicking on the "Add to cart" icon, the selected product is added to the cart. Placing products in the cart does not reserve, order, or purchase the product. The Customer can continue adding products by clicking on "Continue shopping" or complete the product selection process by clicking on "Proceed to checkout." By clicking on "Proceed to checkout", the Customer has the option to enter a gift voucher or coupon if they have one. When the Customer completes the product selection process, clicking on "Proceed to checkout" will redirect them to the page where they choose the payment method, delivery method, enter a gift voucher or coupon if they have one, and add notes. It is not possible to continue the purchase without selecting the option "I have read and agree with the Terms of Use and the website Terms", which confirms that the Customer has read and understood these General Terms and Conditions. By clicking on "Change cart contents", the Customer can change the cart contents. If the Customer agrees to purchase the products in the cart, they can click on the "Order" icon. After the Customer places the order by clicking on the "Order" icon, the seller will send the General Terms and Conditions together with the order confirmation and order number to the Customer's email address, confirming that the Customer's order has been received.

The sales contract is concluded at the moment of acceptance by the Customer.

The seller will send a confirmation of the contract conclusion to the Customer's email address.

The consumer, in the capacity of the Customer, concludes a sales contract with Old Hills j.d.o.o. (hereinafter referred to as Old Hills) in the capacity of the seller.

The conclusion of the sales contract via the website www.piratesheep.store is regulated in accordance with legal provisions, taking into account especially the principles and provisions of EU directives, and represents the conclusion of a distance contract.

These General Terms and Conditions are prior notices and apply to the conclusion of the sales contract if the Customer is a consumer or any natural person who enters into a legal transaction or acts on the market outside their trade, business, craft, or professional activity, and if the contract is concluded between the trader and the consumer within an organized system of sale or provision of services without the simultaneous physical presence of the trader and the consumer in one place, using only one or more means of remote communication.

Means of remote communication are all means that can be used for concluding a distance contract without the simultaneous physical presence of the trader and the consumer, such as the internet and email.

The seller may terminate the sales contract if the Customer does not pay the purchase price and is not obliged to deliver the product until the purchase price is received unless the Customer has chosen the cash on delivery payment method. If for any reason the Customer does not accept the shipment and returns it to the seller, the seller will not attempt further deliveries.

If the Customer does not receive the paid ordered products within 10 working days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays) from the payment or 10 working days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays) from the conclusion of the sales contract with agreed payment on delivery, they are obliged to inform Old Hills at the email address info@piratesheep.store.

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If the Customer does not receive a purchase confirmation email within 72 hours or is unable to access the service as indicated in the email, they are obliged to contact the seller at info@piratesheep.store every working day from 9 AM to 5 PM.

If Old Hills, for any reason, is unable to deliver any of the ordered products, the Customer will be contacted by an Old Hills representative by phone or email to arrange the delivery of a replacement product or the possible cancellation of the ordered product.

In case of problems or ambiguities during the order, the Customer can contact Old Hills at the email address info@piratesheep.store on working days from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Product Prices and Payment Methods
The prices of the products are listed on the website www.piratesheep.store. Old Hills reserves the right to change product prices and special offers on the website without prior notice. Prices, payment terms, and special offers are valid only at the time of order and/or payment.

All prices displayed in the online store are expressed in euros for the end customer, including VAT, and are valid for payment via the online store.

The price does not include delivery and postage costs.

The Customer agrees to pay for the ordered products using one of the following payment methods:
- Credit or debit card: The Customer can make a direct online payment using a credit or debit card. Accepted payment services include Mastercard and Visa.
- Cash on delivery is not available for orders within Croatia and the EU.

Note: These are the available payment methods, and the customer should choose the one most suitable for them during the ordering process.

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