diff --git a/project.clj b/project.clj
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-(defproject com.novemberain/monger "1.6.0-SNAPSHOT"
+(defproject com.novemberain/monger "1.6.0-beta1"
   :description "Monger is a Clojure MongoDB client for a more civilized age: friendly, flexible and with batteries included"
   :url "http://clojuremongodb.info"
   :min-lein-version "2.0.0"