Gorilla Glue (GG4) - The Resin-Heavy Hybrid That Sticks Scissors Together
Gorilla Glue, formally GG4 and originally Gorilla Glue #4 before the Gorilla Glue Company trademark settlement of 2017, is a balanced hybrid bred by GG Strains (Joesy Whales and Lone Watty) in Las Vegas around 2013. It is the result of a happy accident - a Chem's Sister x Sour Dubb x Chocolate Diesel cross - and earned its name because trimmers' scissors stick to the buds from sheer resin output.
Gorilla Glue, formally GG4 and originally Gorilla Glue #4 before the Gorilla Glue Company trademark settlement of 2017, is a balanced hybrid bred by GG Strains (Joesy Whales and Lone Watty) in Las Vegas around 2013. It is the result of a happy accident - a Chem's Sister x Sour…
TL;DR
GG4 is a balanced hybrid (~50I/50S). THC typically 24–30% - among the highest in commercial cannabis. Dominant terpenes: caryophyllene, humulene, limonene. Effects: heavy cerebral, full body, social-then-couchlock arc; widely considered a "two pulls and pause" cultivar. Flower, pre-rolls, vape, and concentrate at Greenleaf Wellness.
Lineage and history
Bred by GG Strains in Las Vegas (which gives this strain a regional Nevada tie) circa 2013 as an accident from a Chem's Sister x Sour Dubb mother pollinated by a Chocolate Diesel male the breeder thought had hermaphrodited. The phenotype that came out of that mistake - designated #4 - was so resinous it stuck trimming scissors together. GG4 swept the High Times Cannabis Cup in 2014–2015 (Los Angeles, Michigan, World) and became a dispensary staple. The Gorilla Glue Company trademark settlement in 2017 forced the rebrand to GG4 / Original Glue.
Cannabinoid profile
THC commonly 24–30%. CBD under 0.5%. The high THC ceiling combined with the resin yield is why GG4 is one of the most extracted strains in the U.S. - concentrate yield per pound of biomass is exceptional.
Terpene profile
| Terpene | Typical % | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Caryophyllene | 0.6–1.0% | Peppery, CB2 binding |
| Humulene | 0.3–0.5% | Hoppy, grounding |
| Limonene | 0.2–0.4% | Citrus accent |
| Pinene | 0.1–0.3% | Pine, slight alertness |
Effect profile
Onset 5–15 minutes inhaled. Peak 30–60 minutes. Duration 3–4 hours (longer than most hybrids). Reported effects: heavy cerebral lift first, body relaxation second, eventual couchlock at higher dose. The extended duration is what separates GG4 from other 50/50 hybrids; one session typically covers a full evening.
Who GG4 suits
Experienced users - the 24–30% THC ceiling is high.
Users wanting maximum potency per pull (concentrate or flower).
Pain or muscle support given the caryophyllene magnitude.
Not recommended for first-time consumers or anxiety-prone users; THC ceiling can overshoot.
Forms we stock
Flower jars (eighth, quarter, half, ounce), pre-rolls (single + pack + infused - the infused version is potent, dose accordingly), 510 carts in live resin and distillate, disposable pens, live resin and rosin, shatter. Check the live menu.
Dosing
Inhaled: ONE pull, wait 15 minutes, then decide. The "two pulls and pause" rule of thumb exists because GG4 routinely overshoots the user's expected ceiling on session three. Edibles with GG4 extract follow the 5 mg start; this is not a strain to push past 10 mg without tolerance.
Compliance
Adults 21+ only · Keep out of reach of children and pets · Cannabis cannot be transported across state lines · Do not drive or operate machinery under the influence · Single-transaction cap: 2.5 oz (about 71 g) flower or 0.25 oz (1/4 oz, about 7 g) concentrate per transaction under NRS 678D.310.
For other heavy hitters, see OG Kush and GSC. For concentrate context including diamonds, see Concentrates.
Greenleaf Wellness is licensed by the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board. 1730 Glendale Avenue, Sparks NV 89431. Adults 21+ only. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
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Greenleaf Wellness is a licensed Nevada cannabis dispensary operating under retail license D056 and cultivation license RC050, regulated by the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board. Cannabis cannot be transported across state lines.