diff --git a/perl-Sereal.spec b/perl-Sereal.spec
index 11b1beb..9df859d 100644
--- a/perl-Sereal.spec
+++ b/perl-Sereal.spec
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 # Run optional test
+%if ! (0%{?rhel})
 %bcond_without perl_Sereal_enables_optional_test
+%else
+%bcond_with perl_Sereal_enables_optional_test
+%endif
 
 Name:           perl-Sereal
 Version:        4.005