GG4

Gorilla Glue #4 (GG4 / Original Glue) is a powerful hybrid cannabis strain known for its pungent diesel aroma, extreme resin production, and deeply relaxing effects balanced with euphoric cerebral energy. This strain leans slightly sativa in structure while still delivering the heavy body effects and couch-lock potential it became famous for.

Created from Chem’s Sister × Sour Dubb × Chocolate Diesel, GG4 quickly became a legendary cultivar among growers and consumers for its sticky trichome-covered buds and exceptionally potent effects.

Growers and consumers often describe the terpene profile as:

Earthy diesel
Citrus pine
Peppery spice
Chocolate-coffee undertones

Typical effects may include:

Euphoric head high
Deep physical relaxation
Stress relief
Mood elevation
Couch-lock potential
Evening-friendly comfort

Plant Structure

Gorilla Glue #4 usually grows:

Tall indoors and outdoors
Branchy with vigorous growth
Dense chunky flower formation
Extremely heavy trichome production throughout flower

This strain responds well to:

Topping
Low stress training (LST)
SCROG setups
Additional branch support during late flower due to heavy buds

Flowering Time

Typical flowering window:

8–9 weeks indoors

Outdoor harvest:

Usually mid to late October depending on climate

Yield Expectations

Indoor:

High yields
Dense, sticky resin-coated buds

Outdoor:

Can produce very large harvests with proper sunlight and airflow

Aroma & Flavor

GG4 is widely known for its loud terpene profile featuring:

Pungent earthy diesel
Sour funky notes
Pine and citrus zest
Rich chocolate and coffee undertones

Potency & Experience

Typical THC levels:

25–30% THC

This strain is often chosen for:

Evening sessions
Stress management
Relaxation after long days
Creative decompression
Heavy nighttime effects

Awards

Gorilla Glue #4 has earned multiple major cannabis awards including:

2014 Cannabis Cup – 1st Place Hybrid
Multiple High Times Cannabis Cup wins
International hybrid strain awards over the years