diff --git a/build.properties b/build.properties
index 7d593e33b..1cc774462 100644
--- a/build.properties
+++ b/build.properties
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 version=rv2
-aechannel=alpha
+aechannel=beta
 build=0
 group=appeng
 archivesBaseName=appliedenergistics2