About Gorilla Glue #4
Gorilla Glue #4 was an accidental creation from Joesy Whales and Lone Watie in Georgia, who crossed Chem's Sister with Sour Dubb and then with Chocolate Diesel. The result was a strain so resinous that trimmers complained everything stuck together — hence the name. GG4 won back-to-back High Times Cannabis Cups (2014, 2015) and became one of the most sought-after strains in the world. Its complex aroma blends chocolate, coffee, diesel, and earth with a pungent skunky backend. The effects are powerfully balanced — a euphoric head rush followed by deep physical relaxation.
Flavor Profile
History
Joesy Whales created GG4 in 2009 in Georgia. The strain won the 2014 High Times Michigan Cannabis Cup, then repeated in 2015 — a rare back-to-back achievement. The name became controversial when the actual Gorilla Glue adhesive company objected, leading to a rebranding to 'GG4' or simply 'GG.' Despite the name change, the strain's popularity never waned.
Notable breeders: Joesy Whales, Lone Watie
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Chem's Sister (Chemdawg phenotype) × Sour Dubb (Sour Diesel hybrid) × 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. These compounds shape the strain's aroma, flavor, and reported effects.
Known Offspring
Strains that descend from Gorilla Glue #4:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gorilla Glue #4 indica or sativa?
Gorilla Glue #4 is a hybrid cannabis strain.
What are the genetics of Gorilla Glue #4?
Gorilla Glue #4 has a genetic lineage of Chem's Sister × Sour Dubb × Chocolate Diesel. Chem's Sister (Chemdawg phenotype) × Sour Dubb (Sour Diesel hybrid) × Chocolate Diesel (Sour Diesel x Chocolate Thai)
What is the lineage of Gorilla Glue #4?
Gorilla Glue #4 descends from Chem's Sister × Sour Dubb × Chocolate Diesel. Chem's Sister (Chemdawg phenotype) × Sour Dubb (Sour Diesel hybrid) × Chocolate Diesel (Sour Diesel x Chocolate Thai)
What is the THC content of Gorilla Glue #4?
Gorilla Glue #4 typically tests at 22-28% THC.
What does Gorilla Glue #4 smell and taste like?
Gorilla Glue #4 has a Chocolate, coffee, diesel, earth, skunk, pine aroma profile, with flavors described as Chocolate, coffee, fuel, earth, skunk.
What are the effects of Gorilla Glue #4?
Users report Powerfully euphoric, deeply relaxing, happy, sedative, creative.
What are the phenotypes of Gorilla Glue #4?
Gorilla Glue #4 is known in several phenotypes and cultivars, including GG4, Gorilla Glue #4, GG. Each phenotype expresses the same genetics slightly differently — varying in aroma, bud color, growth habit, and effects.
What is the history of Gorilla Glue #4?
Joesy Whales created GG4 in 2009 in Georgia. The strain won the 2014 High Times Michigan Cannabis Cup, then repeated in 2015 — a rare back-to-back achievement. The name became controversial when the actual Gorilla Glue adhesive company objected, leading to a rebranding to 'GG4' or simply 'GG.' Despite the name change, the strain's popularity never waned.
How long does Gorilla Glue #4 take to flower?
Gorilla Glue #4 has a flowering time of approximately 9-10 weeks. Plants grow to a medium height.
What is the yield of Gorilla Glue #4?
Gorilla Glue #4 produces a High yield. Flowering takes approximately 9-10 weeks.
Further Reading
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Medical Applications
Gorilla Glue #4 is commonly associated with: