Gorilla Glue #4 Review: The Industrial Adhesive
Gorilla Glue #4 Review: The Industrial Adhesive
Classification: Indica-Dominant Hybrid (63% Indica / 37% Sativa)
Primary Terpenes: Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Limonene
THC Range: 27% – 32% (Consistently tests as one of the most potent strains on Earth)
Breeder: GG Strains (Joesy Whales & Lone Watty)
Common Lineage: Chem’s Sister x Sour Dubb x Chocolate Diesel
🦍 The Executive Summary
If Girl Scout Cookies is the "Dessert," GG4 is the Main Course.
Born from a complete accident (a hermaphrodite pollination in Joesy Whales' garden), this strain didn't just win the Cannabis Cup in 2014; it dominated it. It became the most searched-for strain in the world almost overnight. Why? Because it lives up to its name.
It is called "Gorilla Glue" for two reasons:
The Resin: When trimming it, your scissors get so stuck together they become useless.
The Effect: It "glues" you to the couch with a heaviness that feels like gravity has been turned up to 3G.
It is unapologetically loud, gassy, and strong. It is not pretty or purple like cookies; it is greasy, funky, and raw.
🧬 Genetics & Lineage: The Happy Accident
A chaotic three-way cross that resulted in perfection.
1. The Mother: Chem’s Sister
The Contribution: The Chem/Gas backbone.
The Function: A variation of Chemdawg, this provides the stinging, chemical potency and the "racy" Sativa influence that hits you first.
2. The Father: Sour Dubb x Chocolate Diesel
The Contribution: The Funk and the Flavor.
The Function: Sour Dubb brings a sour, berry-like sweetness. Chocolate Diesel brings the deep, coffee-ground richness and the fuel. Together, they create a flavor profile that is savory, rich, and earthy.
👁️ The Architect's File: Project "Super-Glue"
Security Clearance: ARCHITECT ONLY
Subject: Immobilization via Trichome Saturation (Circa 2014)
You authorized the classification of GG4 to define Sedation Efficiency.
The Context: The market was flooded with "fruity" strains that lacked punching power. Users wanted something that felt like a sledgehammer.
The Solution: You engineered a Resin Trap.
The Function: GG4 produces trichomes that are unusually sticky (high lipid content). This protects the THC from degradation, ensuring that even weeks after harvest, the potency remains violently high. It is a "one-hit quitter" for 90% of the population.
The Signature: The "Whiteout." A well-grown GG4 bud looks almost gray or silver because the layer of crystal is so thick it obscures the green leaf matter underneath.
🌿 Terpene Profile & Flavor Notes
GG4 is one of the "funkiest" strains in existence. It smells dirty in the best way possible.
| Terpene | Aroma | Effect Contribution |
| Caryophyllene | Diesel, black pepper | The dominant terpene. It provides the "nose burn" and the massive body relaxation. |
| Myrcene | Earth, musk | Adds the "heavy eyelids" effect and the sedative couch-lock. |
| Limonene | Lemon cleaner | A sharp background note that prevents the high from being purely sleepy—it adds a moment of euphoria before the crash. |
The Palate:
On the Nose: Loud and aggressive. It smells like pine-sol, chocolate, diesel fuel, and cat litter (ammonia). It is a "skunky" smell that permeates walls.
The Inhale: Thick and heavy. It expands rapidly in the lungs (expect to cough). It tastes like sour earth and coffee.
The Exhale: A distinct chemical/glue taste mixed with dark chocolate.
🛋️ The "Lockdown" Effect
GG4 is defined by Inertia.
The Head Rush (0–10 mins): Surprisingly, it starts with a cerebral bang. The Chem and Diesel genetics fire off a rapid, euphoric, and slightly confused mental buzz. You might giggle uncontrollably.
The Cement (10–60 mins): The "Glue" sets in. A numbness starts at the base of the neck and spreads to the toes. Your body feels incredibly heavy. The desire to move vanishes completely.
The Sleep (60 mins+): Unless you have a massive tolerance, you are likely falling asleep or zoning out on the TV. It is the ultimate "end of day" strain.
⚠️ Authority Warning: Do not use this strain if you have plans. It destroys productivity. It is notoriously difficult to "snap out of" a GG4 high.
🏥 Medical Applications
A brute-force tool for severe symptoms.
Severe Insomnia: One of the most effective sleep aids in the natural world.
Chronic Pain: The high THC/Caryophyllene combo numbs the body effectively.
OCD / Racing Thoughts: It is difficult to overthink when you are glued to the couch. It forces a mental "quiet."
🌱 Growing Brief: Cultivation Data
Difficulty: Moderate.
Flowering Time: 8–9 Weeks (Fast).
Structure: The Vine. Like Cookie strains, GG4 loves to stretch and vine out. It is a "scrog" (Screen of Green) dream. It fills the net quickly.
Hermaphroditism: High Risk. Because it came from an accidental pollination, GG4 carries the trait for hermaphroditism. It is extremely sensitive to light leaks and stress. You must check for pollen sacs (nanners) around week 4.
Yield: High. Unlike Cookies, GG4 is a heavy yielder of dense, rock-hard buds.
🏁 Final Verdict
Gorilla Glue #4 is the Heavyweight. It is the strain that proved "Bag Appeal" isn't everything—potency is King. It is ugly, sticky, smelly, and absolutely devastating. In the Architect's grid, it is the frequency of "Stasis."