diff --git a/config/hoe.rb b/config/hoe.rb
index 340c6ea..52570fd 100644
--- a/config/hoe.rb
+++ b/config/hoe.rb
@@ -53,7 +53,8 @@ def extra_deps
 
 # Generate all the Rake tasks
 # Run 'rake -T' to see list of generated tasks (from gem root directory)
-$hoe = Hoe.new(GEM_NAME, VERS) do |p|
+$hoe = Hoe.spec(GEM_NAME) do |p|
+  p.version = VERS
   p.developer(AUTHOR, EMAIL)
   p.description = DESCRIPTION
   p.summary = DESCRIPTION