diff --git a/cli/recipe/release.go b/cli/recipe/release.go
index d9bdcfab..efa46069 100644
--- a/cli/recipe/release.go
+++ b/cli/recipe/release.go
@@ -100,6 +100,7 @@ You may invoke this command in "wizard" mode and be prompted for input:
 		}
 
 		if len(tags) > 0 {
+			logrus.Warnf("previous git tags detected, assuming this is a new semver release")
 			if err := createReleaseFromPreviousTag(tagString, mainAppVersion, recipe, tags); err != nil {
 				logrus.Fatal(err)
 			}