Brewer Sets Record With 335 High-Fives in 60 Seconds

Justin Schaul wasn't sure he could pull it off, but he high-fived his way into the record books Friday night at Watermark Brewing Company in Stevensville, Michigan.

The brewery co-founder broke the Guinness World Record for most high-fives in 60 seconds, reaching 335 people and crushing the previous record of 292. That's more than five high-fives every single second.

Schaul practiced on his wall at home that morning, hitting 340 in ideal conditions. But he worried the real attempt would be different, with people spaced too far apart and hands at different heights.

"This morning, I thought there was no way I can do it," Schaul said after breaking the record. "Everyone had to have their hands perfect, and I just cruised all the way through to the end."

The record attempt happened during Watermark's Beer Garden Bash, which doubled as a celebration of another major win. USA Today had just voted Watermark the top beer garden in the entire country.

The Ripple Effect

Schaul could have chosen any world record to chase. He picked high-fives because, in his words, "it would be fun."

That simple choice created a moment where hundreds of people became part of something bigger together. Every person who lined up and raised their hand became a participant in a world record, not just a spectator.

The record attempt shows what happens when businesses focus on bringing people together instead of just selling products. Watermark built a beer garden that became the best in America by creating experiences people want to share.

Now they have a world record holder serving the drinks, and a story that reminds us that joy and achievement don't have to be serious.

Five high-fives a second proves that sometimes the best records are the ones that make everyone smile.