diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index c3bc5ab8c..10db30fd6 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ jredisVersion=06052013
 jedisVersion=2.1.0
 springVersion=3.1.4.RELEASE
 log4jVersion=1.2.17
-version=1.1.0.BUILD-SNAPSHOT
+version=1.1.0.RC1
 srpVersion=0.7
 jacksonVersion=1.8.8
 lettuceVersion=2.3.3