diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 496b240c..e6597e84 100755
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-projectVersion=6.5.0
+projectVersion=6.5.1-SNAPSHOT
 projectGroup=io.micronaut.cassandra
 
 title=Micronaut Cassandra