diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 4386d788..f71f5b5f 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-projectVersion=5.9.0
+projectVersion=5.9.1-SNAPSHOT
 projectGroup=io.micronaut.spring
 
 title=Micronaut for Spring