diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index ed4d9a58f..7e1c699f2 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ jedisVersion=2.6.2
 springVersion=4.0.9.RELEASE
 springDataBuildVersion=1.6.0.RELEASE
 log4jVersion=1.2.17
-version=1.5.0.RELEASE
+version=1.6.0.BUILD-SNAPSHOT
 srpVersion=0.7
 jacksonVersion=1.8.8
 fasterXmlJacksonVersion=2.5.1