- Gorilla Glue #4 is a hybrid Hybrid (Indica-dominant) strain originating from USA (Georgia / Nevada), dating back to 2012.
- Lab tests place its THC content at approximately 25-30%.
- Its lineage runs through (Chem's Sister x Sour Dubb) x Chocolate Diesel, making it a key reference point for breeders.
- 5 documented strains descend from Gorilla Glue #4, including modern market favourites.
- Dominant terpenes: Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene — driving its signature aroma and effects.
About Gorilla Glue #4
Gorilla Glue #4 (now formally known as GG4 or Original Glue) is one of the most decorated and copied cultivars of the modern cannabis era. Named for its absurd, scissor-jamming resin coverage that literally 'glues' trimmers to their workstations, GG4 delivers a pungent, multi-layered bouquet of sour industrial diesel, dark chocolate, earthy pine, and rich roasted coffee. The flowers are chunky, olive-green boulders wrapped in wild fiery orange hairs and encased in a thick, crystalline crust of trichomes. Smoking GG4 unleashes a devastating one-two punch: an immediate, soaring cerebral euphoria that lifts mood and melts stress, followed swiftly by a heavy, couch-locking physical stone that pins the consumer in place. Testing regularly between 25% and 30% THC, GG4 became an international phenomenon and a cornerstone of contemporary solventless extraction.
Flavor Profile
The Story & Lineage Origin
💥 1. The Accidental Pollination & Salvaged Seeds
In 2012, veteran cultivators Joesy Whales and Lone Watty were running a room of Chem's Sister that developed hermaphroditic pollen sacs, accidentally dusting an adjacent Sour Dubb mother.
Enraged by the ruined harvest, Joesy scrapped the crop and threw the pollinated flowers into the trash. Luckily, Lone Watty couldn't bring himself to waste the work and quietly salvaged the seeds from the bin.
✂️ 2. The Glue That Stuck to the Scissors
Months later, Watty popped the salvaged seeds and shared four keeper cuts (#1, #2, #4, and #8) with Joesy. Phenotype #4 was breathtaking: thick, resinous calyxes dripping with so much sticky trichome oil that Joesy's trimming scissors became completely glued shut.
🏆 Cannabis Cup Dominance: In 2014, GG4 shocked the world by winning 1st Place at both the Los Angeles and Michigan High Times Cannabis Cups in the same year.
⚖️ 3. Trademark Battles & Rebranding to GG4
Following a landmark federal trademark lawsuit by the Gorilla Glue adhesives company, the breeders settled out of court, officially rebranding the strain to GG4 and Original Glue—preserving Joesy Whales' legacy forever.
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View Live Menus →Where to Find Gorilla Glue #4 in Amsterdam
Gorilla Glue #4 is a popular strain on Amsterdam's coffeeshop menus. Prices and availability change daily based on supply, quality, and seasonal harvests.
- Centrum / De Wallen — Most tourist-facing shops stock popular strains like Gorilla Glue #4
- Bedford Factory (Outer Space) — Premium selection with quality-tested Gorilla Glue #4
- Barney's Gourmet Flowers — High-end Gorilla Glue #4 with detailed lab reports
- Grey Area — Curated Gorilla Glue #4 selection, limited stock
- LOF Amsterdam — Wide Gorilla Glue #4 variety with delivery options
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Genetic Background
Chem's Sister (Chemdog '91 hermie) pollinated Sour Dubb, with offspring crossed to Chocolate Diesel (Sour Diesel x Chocolate Thai)
Phenotypes & Cultivars
Gorilla Glue #4 is available in the following phenotypes and cultivars:
Terpene Profile
Gorilla Glue #4 is dominated by Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene, along with 1 other minor terpenes. These compounds shape the strain's aroma, flavor, and reported effects.
Known Offspring
Strains that descend from Gorilla Glue #4:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the THC percentage of Gorilla Glue #4?
Gorilla Glue #4 typically tests at 25-30% THC content in lab results, though actual potency varies by phenotype, growing conditions, and harvest. As an indica-leaning strain, the THC produces a heavier body-driven effect.
Is Gorilla Glue #4 a sativa or indica?
Gorilla Glue #4 is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain (Hybrid (Indica-dominant)). Bred from (Chem's Sister x Sour Dubb) x Chocolate Diesel, its effects lean toward a relaxing, body-driven indica experience. Users report: Crushing euphoria, profound couch-lock sedation, intense relaxation, chronic pain relief, heavy eyelid stone.
Gorilla Glue #4 strain review — what to expect
Gorilla Glue #4 is known for Crushing euphoria, profound couch-lock sedation, intense relaxation, chronic pain relief, heavy eyelid stone. (Chem's Sister × Sour Dubb) × Chocolate Diesel. The legendary accidental powerhouse created by Joesy Whales and Lone Watty, famous for glue-like resin output, a historic 2014 Cannabis Cup double sweep, and a landmark trademark battle. The aroma profile features pungent chemical diesel, dark roast coffee, bitter chocolate, earthy pine, skunky funk. Dominant terpenes: Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene.
What are the phenotypes of Gorilla Glue #4?
Gorilla Glue #4 expresses several phenotypes and cuts, including GG4 (The Legendary Phenotype #4), GG1 (Sister Cut), GG5 (New Glue), Original Glue. The dominant phenotypes often show subtle differences in structure, flowering time, color expression, and terpene balance while sharing the same core genetics.
What is Gorilla Glue #4 crossed from?
Gorilla Glue #4 was bred from (Chem's Sister x Sour Dubb) x Chocolate Diesel. Detailed ancestry: Chem's Sister (Chemdog '91 hermie) pollinated Sour Dubb, with offspring crossed to Chocolate Diesel (Sour Diesel x Chocolate Thai). This cross produces the strain's characteristic effects, terpene profile, and growth pattern.
Is Gorilla Glue #4 available in Amsterdam coffee shops?
Yes — Gorilla Glue #4 is found on Amsterdam coffeeshop menus. Live Amsterdam pricing and shop availability is updated daily on DAM Live.
What terpenes are in Gorilla Glue #4?
Gorilla Glue #4 is dominated by Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene, with 1 additional minor terpenes. These aromatic compounds shape the strain's signature flavor, aroma, and contribute to its reported effects through the entourage effect.
How much does Gorilla Glue #4 yield and how long does it flower?
Gorilla Glue #4 has a flowering time of 8-9 weeks and produces high (500-600 g/m²) yields. Plants reach medium to tall (120-150 cm) height, making it better suited for larger grow spaces with vertical room.
What is Gorilla Glue #4 and where does it come from?
Gorilla Glue #4 is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain that originates from USA (Georgia / Nevada). It belongs to the 2010s era of cannabis genetics. (Chem's Sister × Sour Dubb) × Chocolate Diesel. The legendary accidental powerhouse created by Joesy Whales and Lone Watty, famous for glue-like resin output, a historic 2014 Cannabis Cup double sweep, and a landmark trademark battle.
What is the genetic background of Gorilla Glue #4?
Gorilla Glue #4 has the following ancestry: Chem's Sister (Chemdog '91 hermie) pollinated Sour Dubb, with offspring crossed to Chocolate Diesel (Sour Diesel x Chocolate Thai).
Is Gorilla Glue #4 indica or sativa?
Gorilla Glue #4 is an indica-dominant hybrid cannabis strain. Learn how in indica vs sativa classification differs in our strain guide.
What does Gorilla Glue #4 smell and taste like?
Gorilla Glue #4 has a Pungent chemical diesel, dark roast coffee, bitter chocolate, earthy pine, skunky funk aroma, with flavors described as Sour kerosene, sweet chocolate-diesel, peppery earth, lingering pine and sharp fuel. Its dominant terpenes are Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene.
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Medical Applications
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