diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 3299b5f73..5602fc7a4 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
-version=1.6.0-SNAPSHOT
+version=1.6.0-alpha.7
 sourceCompatibility=1.8
 targetCompatibility=1.8