diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index ca5a4bcbe..9b46bf4ea 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-projectVersion=4.12.0
+projectVersion=4.12.1-SNAPSHOT
 projectGroup=io.micronaut.servlet
 
 title=Micronaut Servlet