diff --git a/.circleci/config.yml b/.circleci/config.yml
index 4b3a7db6..2ab0172b 100644
--- a/.circleci/config.yml
+++ b/.circleci/config.yml
@@ -146,7 +146,7 @@ jobs:
           name: Publish Release
           command: |
             echo "Attempting to create release for Cider v${APP_VERSION} on the ${CIRCLE_BRANCH} branch."
-            if grep -q "beta" <<< "${APP_VERSION}"; then
+            if grep -q "beta" \\\<<< "${APP_VERSION}"; then
             echo "Beta Release Notes Used"
             gh release create "v${APP_VERSION}" --title "Cider Version ${APP_VERSION} (${CIRCLE_BRANCH})" --notes "**Beta Release**
             A full changelog is unavailable, but you can view the branch comparison [here](https://github.com/ciderapp/cider/compare/stable...main).