diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 9c2ca1d8..0292426c 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-projectVersion=4.9.0
+projectVersion=4.9.1-SNAPSHOT
 projectGroup=io.micronaut.validation
 
 title=Micronaut Validation