diff --git a/ci/Jenkinsfile.release b/ci/Jenkinsfile.release
index 8e5ee3d66..f39eb53ae 100644
--- a/ci/Jenkinsfile.release
+++ b/ci/Jenkinsfile.release
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ pipeline {
     booleanParam(
       name: 'EXPERIMENTAL',
       description: 'Enable experimental features.',
-      defaultValue: false
+      defaultValue: true
     )
     booleanParam(
       name: 'DEBUG',