Gorilla Glue #4

Hybrid High THCAward WinnerPopular
GG Strains (Joesy Whales and Lone Watty)
Nevada, USA, 2014
★★★★½
8 reviews

Gorilla Glue #4 was accidentally created by Joesy Whales and Lone Watty of GG Strains when Chem's Sister hermaphrodited and pollinated Sour Dubb, which was then crossed with Chocolate Diesel. The resulting strain was so potent and resinous it immediately turned heads. It won multiple Cannabis Cups in 2014, shooting from unknown to legendary in a single year. The strain is named for the extreme stickiness of its resin — trimming GG#4 literally glues scissors shut. It briefly faced a trademark dispute with the adhesive company Gorilla Glue and was rebranded as 'GG#4' or 'Original Glue' in some markets.

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💊 Cannabinoids
THC27.5%
CBD0.1%
✨ Effect Profile
🌡️ Terpenes
👃 Aroma & Flavor

Aroma: Intense earthy pine with sour diesel and chocolate undertones, mocha-coffee notes, pungent and complex with a chemical edge

EarthyPineDieselCoffeeChocolateSour
⚕️ Medical & Side Effects
May help with
Chronic pain Stress Depression Insomnia Muscle spasms Anxiety PTSD Loss of appetite
Possible side effects
Dry mouth (extremely pronounced) Dry eyes Couch-lock Paranoia (novice users) Dizziness Anxiety (high doses)
🧬 Genetics
BreederGG Strains (Joesy Whales and Lone Watty)
OriginNevada, USA, 2014
Parent strains
Chem's Sister Sour Dubb Chocolate Diesel
💡 Fun Facts
  • GG#4 famously won both the Michigan and Los Angeles Cannabis Cups in 2014 — the same year it was introduced to the public.
  • It was created by accident: an unexpected hermaphrodite plant pollinated the wrong female, and the result was GG#4.
  • The actual Gorilla Glue adhesive company sent a cease and desist to the breeders, forcing a rebrand to 'GG#4' or 'Original Glue.'
  • Some phenotypes of GG#4 have tested above 32% THC — among the highest naturally occurring THC percentages recorded.
  • Trimming GG#4 is notoriously difficult — experienced trimmers report going through gloves and scissors quickly due to the extreme resin.
🏆 Awards
2014
Michigan Cannabis Cup
Best Hybrid — 1st Place
2014
Los Angeles Cannabis Cup
Best Hybrid — 1st Place
2015
High Times Cannabis Cup (Jamaica)
Best Hybrid — 1st Place
🔗 Similar Strains
Gorilla Glue #1 Hybrid
Chem's Sister x Sour Dubb
Same GG family — slightly less potent, similar earthy diesel profile.
Sticky Buns Hybrid
Kush Mints x Gelato 41
Similar heavy resin production, potent hybrid experience, dessert notes.
Chemdawg Hybrid
Unknown
Ancestor genetics — pungent diesel-chemical aroma, powerful cerebral and body effects.
🌱 Growing Info
DifficultyModerate
Flowering8-9 weeks (indoor)
Outdoor harvestLate October
Indoor yield18 oz/m² (510 g/m²)
Outdoor yieldUp to 21 oz (595 g) per plant
Height3-4 ft indoor / 4-5 ft outdoor
ClimateWarm Mediterranean; can handle some humidity variation but benefits from airflow
Seed price±€32 / 5 seeds (€€€)
Price noteAward-winning powerhouse
Chunky, dense buds absolutely blanketed in a thick layer of white and amber trichomes — some of the most resinous buds in existence. Deep olive green with dark orange pistils. Buds literally stick to scissors when trimming (hence the name).
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