diff --git a/VERSION.yml b/VERSION.yml
index f8ec44cf..77c922d5 100644
--- a/VERSION.yml
+++ b/VERSION.yml
@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 --- 
 :major: 0
 :minor: 12
-:patch: 0
 :state: alpha
 :build: 0
-:name: Alnilam
\ No newline at end of file
+:name: Alnilam
diff --git a/doc-src/content/CHANGELOG.markdown b/doc-src/content/CHANGELOG.markdown
index 9e8544be..3e17271e 100644
--- a/doc-src/content/CHANGELOG.markdown
+++ b/doc-src/content/CHANGELOG.markdown
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ The Documentation for the [latest stable release](http://compass-style.org/docs/
 
 The Documentation for the [latest preview release](http://beta.compass-style.org/)
 
-0.12.0.alpha.0 (8/30/2011)
+0.12.alpha.0 (8/30/2011)
 --------------------------
 * Support for the rails 3.1 asset pipeline
 * Added support for diagonal, horizontal, and smart sprite layout