Indica Dominant Hybrid
Gorilla Glue
Also known as: GG4, Original Glue, Gorilla Glue #4, Glue, Guerilla Glue, Gorila Glue, Gorilla Glue Bud, GG#4
THC18% - 30%
CBD0% - 1%
Flowering9-10 weeks
Top terpenes: Limonene, Myrcene, Caryophyllene
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Quick answer
Gorilla Glue #4 (GG4, Original Glue) is a 60/40 indica-dominant hybrid from Chem's Sister, Sour Dubb and Chocolate Diesel. Around 20% THC, it delivers heavy-handed euphoria and full-body relaxation - a couch-lock classic for stress, pain and sleepless nights. Best for evening use.
The first time I bought GG4 it was $20/gram from a guy in a parking lot, and it was worth every penny. It's cheaper now and somehow better - legal-era GG4 is cleaner, still smells like a chocolate-diesel dumpster fire in the best way. Don't smoke this before you have to do anything. That's not a warning, it's the point. Handy for pain, brutal for productivity. If you're new, one small puff and see you in an hour.
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Lab Sheet
Strain facts – the numbers behind the high
THC Range
18% - 30%
Individual batches vary; craft lots often test higher.
CBD Range
0% - 1%
Trace amounts only. This is a THC-driven profile.
Type
Indica Dominant Hybrid
Ratio drives the shape of the high.
Top Terpenes
Limonene · Myrcene · Caryophyllene
The terpene leaders behind the flavour and feel.
Flowering Time
9-10 weeks
Grower reference for cultivar finish time.
Lineage
Chem's Sister x Sour Dubb x Chocolate Diesel (original GG4 clone)
Documented parent genetics.
Where this sits in the indica laneMost indicas test 15% to 22% THC
Gorilla Glue: 18% - 30% THC. Right in the sweet spot of the indica lane.
The story of Gorilla Glue
Gorilla Glue #4 started as an accident that turned into a legend. The original clone came from the Chem's Sister, Sour Dubb and Chocolate Diesel family tree, and when a debut grow won the 2014 Michigan and Los Angeles Cannabis Cups back to back, the resin-soaked flower that glued everything it touched became the most talked-about cultivar of the decade. The name stuck so hard that the breeders eventually renamed the official release Original Glue, but menus and smokers still say GG4. Its fingerprints are everywhere now: the glue family spawned Gas Monkey, Sticky Glue and a shelf of fuel-heavy descendants, and modern potency standards were effectively set by this plant. The clone-only original is still the reference: sour diesel bite, chocolate-coffee earth, and a frost that made growers rethink what trichome coverage could be.
Terpene breakdown
Limonene leads, which surprises people who expect a pure fuel profile: the citrus lift is what keeps GG4's heavy high from feeling muddy. Myrcene follows with the deep body weight, and caryophyllene adds the peppery diesel spice that lingers after the exhale. The overall read is sour fuel over earth, with a chocolate-coffee undertone on the finish. Lab samples regularly show the limonene-myrcene pairing above two percent combined, which is why the strain smells loud even at moderate THC.
Growing Gorilla Glue
GG4 earns its name in the grow room: resin production is exceptional, and buds, scissors and gloves all end up coated. An 8 to 9 week finish with sturdy, stretch-prone structure that needs trellising and good airflow, because the dense flowers are humidity traps. Carbon filtration is not optional; the fuel aroma carries through walls. Watch for the classic signs of the original frost: dark green leaf fans, aggressive late-flower stretch, and trichome sheets that appear days before the pistils finish. It is not a beginner plant, but the yield-to-potency ratio keeps it in craft rotations across BC.
How to consume Gorilla Glue
Evenings, and start small. GG4 is famous for heavy-handed euphoria: a warm, giggly rush that lands within minutes and then settles into full-body relaxation that builds for an hour. The classic arc is creative and chatty for the first half, glued to the couch for the second. Pain, insomnia and stress users report the most benefit, and the munchies are dependable. Do not schedule anything after the first bowl; the strain delivers exactly what the name promises. Newer smokers should halve their usual dose.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gorilla Glue #4?
GG4 (renamed Original Glue) is a Chem's Sister x Sour Dubb x Chocolate Diesel hybrid from Colorado. It won the 2014 LA and Michigan Cannabis Cups and tests 18-30% THC.
Why is it called Gorilla Glue?
The original plant was so resinous it glued the breeder's trimmer scissors shut. The name stuck until a trademark dispute with the adhesive company led to the Original Glue rename.
What are GG4's effects?
Fast euphoric head rush followed by heavy, sedative body relaxation. Couch-lock is real at higher doses - strictly an evening strain for most users.
Is Gorilla Glue strong?
Yes. It regularly tests over 25% THC on good cuts and is considered one of the heaviest-hitting widely available hybrids.
Where can I buy Gorilla Glue in Canada?
Check the in-stock list above - BMWO ships GG4 Canada-wide with live pricing.
Storing Gorilla Glue
Airtight glass, cool dark cupboard, 58 to 62 percent humidity pack. GG4's resin is its fortune and its storage risk: dense, trichome-heavy buds hold moisture longer than they feel like they do, so give the jar an extra day before judging the cure. Handle the flower gently, because every knock shakes potency loose. The fuel top note survives better than most, which is the problem: a jar that is not truly sealed will flavour everything near it. Keep it dark; the chocolate-coffee undertones fade before the strength does.