diff --git a/pyquil/__init__.py b/pyquil/__init__.py
index bb378b746..7a36f82ea 100644
--- a/pyquil/__init__.py
+++ b/pyquil/__init__.py
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-__version__ = "2.9.0"
+__version__ = "2.9.1"
 
 from pyquil.quil import Program
 from pyquil.api import list_quantum_computers, get_qc