Recognisable · 2013
Gorilla Glue #4
a.k.a. GG4, Original Glue
A trichome-saturated 'glue' hybrid that swept the 2014 Cannabis Cup and remains a UK medical staple.
- Type
- Hybrid
- Origin
- Nevada, USA
- Bred by
- Joesy Whales / GG Strains
- Parents
- Chem's Sister × Sour Dubb × Chocolate Diesel
History
Bred by Joesy Whales after an accidental hermaphrodite pollination, GG#4 became famous for its resin output — described as so sticky it 'glues the scissors shut'. Swept the 2014 Cup.
Sensory & chemical profile
Pungent earth, sour chocolate, diesel. 25–28% THC. Caryophyllene + limonene + myrcene.
UK medical relevance
Widely catalogued in the UK (Khiron 20/1 Gorilla Glue, Hellenic Dynamics T26 GG#4). Reported for chronic pain, muscle spasm and insomnia.
Legacy
Established the modern ultra-high-THC, resin-saturated hybrid as a commercial category.
Notable descendants
- GG#5 (New Glue)
- Gorilla Cookies
- Glookies
Patient note
Heritage strain profiles describe the historical lineage and chemovar template. Modern UK pharmacy SKUs derived from these lines will differ in cannabinoid content, terpene ratio and effect. Always consult your prescribing clinician. Nothing on this page constitutes medical advice. Cannabis-based medicinal products in the UK are prescription-only under NICE NG144 guidance.