diff --git a/thalerj/build-scripts/Makefile b/thalerj/build-scripts/Makefile
index 5277a82..3131d5f 100755
--- a/thalerj/build-scripts/Makefile
+++ b/thalerj/build-scripts/Makefile
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
 REL=1
 ARCH=noarch
 PROD=openbmctool
-RHEL_VER=7
+RHEL_VER=8
 NAME=$(PROD)-$(VER)-$(REL).$(ARCH)
 
 # Need to test RPMDIR to see if it is set. Otherwise set it.