Gorilla Glue #4 (GG4)

Gorilla Glue #4, now commonly sold as GG4 or Original Glue, is a hybrid cultivar bred by GG Strains in the mid-2010s from an accidental three-way cross. It gained rapid commercial prominence for its resin output and won multiple Cannabis Cup awards shortly after release. In 2017, the Gorilla Glue Company adhesive manufacturer settled a trademark infringement suit with the breeders, resulting in the strain's rename across the industry, a widely cited example of cannabis trademark litigation.

Profile

GG4 is typically described with a pungent, earthy aroma combining notes consumers commonly report as sour diesel, chocolate, and coffee, with a sharp chemical edge on the exhale. Caryophyllene, limonene, and myrcene are the terpenes most frequently cited, aligning with the earthy, sour, and lightly sweet undertones described beneath the dominant pungency. Buds are generally chunky and dense, with an exceptionally heavy trichome coating frequently described as glue-like or tacky to the touch, commonly cited as the origin of the cultivar's name. Coloration typically ranges from medium to dark green, occasionally with purple undertones, and the trichome density is generally considered among the most visually pronounced of major commercial cultivars.

Reported effects

Consumers commonly report a heavy, full-body relaxation combined with a strong sense of euphoria and mental calm. Many descriptions mention a pronounced sedating quality, sometimes described as an immobile or "glued to the couch" sensation, particularly at higher amounts. Because of this intensity, GG4 is frequently discussed in the context of evening or unstructured-time use rather than active daytime settings.

Consumer-reported descriptors for general information — not medical advice; no therapeutic claims are made.

Cultivation notes

Growers typically report that GG4 is best suited to indoor cultivation, where its heavy resin production and dense bud structure can be managed with controlled humidity. Flowering time is generally listed at 8 to 9 weeks, with yields commonly described as moderate. Cultivators frequently note a tendency toward hermaphroditism as a practical challenge with this cultivar, along with a need for sturdy branch support given the weight of its resin-heavy colas.