diff --git a/Library/.rubocop_rules.yml b/Library/.rubocop_rules.yml
index b5cb85aba9..543dc40189 100644
--- a/Library/.rubocop_rules.yml
+++ b/Library/.rubocop_rules.yml
@@ -1,4 +1,3 @@
-
 # ruby style guide favorite
 Style/StringLiterals:
   EnforcedStyle: double_quotes
@@ -19,6 +18,12 @@ Style/NumericLiteralPrefix:
 Style/CommandLiteral:
   EnforcedStyle: mixed
 
+# depends_on foo: :bar looks rubbish
+Style/HashSyntax:
+  EnforcedStyle: ruby19
+  Exclude:
+    - 'Taps/**/*'
+
 # paths abound, easy escape
 Style/RegexpLiteral:
   EnforcedStyle: slashes