Quick answer
The Gorilla Glue #4 strain, now sold as GG4 or Original Glue, is an indica-dominant hybrid bred by GG Strains from Chem’s Sister and Sour Dubb. Leafly lists it at 63% indica and 20% THC, and AllBud at 18% to 32%. It smells of diesel, pine and earth, and Bud Cargo stocks a GG4 ounce for $83.
Key takeaways
- GG4 is Chem’s Sister × Sour Dubb, with Chocolate Diesel named as a third parent by AllBud. The breeder is GG Strains.
- Leafly: 63% indica, 20% THC, 0% CBD, caryophyllene-dominant, 4.6 from 5,555 ratings. AllBud: 60% indica, 18% to 32% THC.
- The adhesive maker’s trademark case ended in a 2017 settlement, which is why the strain is now called GG4 or Original Glue.
- GG4 is the grandparent of White Truffle and a great-grandparent of one Black Truffle line, all three of which are on our menu.
- Bud Cargo has GG4 as an $83 ounce, a $30 1 g vape, a $30 syringe, a $25.50 cartridge and a $72 dual-flavour disposable.
Last updated 24 October 2026 from live stock · By the Bud Cargo team
What is the Gorilla Glue #4 strain?
Gorilla Glue #4 is an indica-dominant hybrid created by GG Strains and now sold under the names GG4 and Original Glue. Leafly lists Chem’s Sister and Sour Dubb as its parents, and its description, like AllBud’s, also names Chocolate Diesel, so you will see it described as either a two-way or a three-way cross.
The “#4” marks the phenotype GG Strains picked. According to CannaConnection, the run produced several keeper females, including GG1, GG2 and GG4, and GG4 was the one chosen for release. Leafly says GG4 took first place at the 2014 Michigan and Los Angeles Cannabis Cups and at the 2015 High Times Jamaican World Cup, which is a big part of why it spread so widely.
| Parent | Family | What it brings to GG4 |
|---|---|---|
| Chem’s Sister | Chemdawg line | Fuel and chemical aroma, potency |
| Sour Dubb | Sour Diesel line | Sour, diesel funk and heavy resin |
| Chocolate Diesel (per AllBud) | Sour Diesel × Chocolate Thai | The chocolate and coffee notes some people pick up |
Why was Gorilla Glue renamed GG4?
The company behind Gorilla Glue adhesive took GG Strains to court over the name, and the two settled in 2017. Ganjapreneur reported that GG Strains agreed to stop using the Gorilla Glue name and any gorilla imagery by 19 September 2018, and that the strains would be known as GG1, GG4 and GG5. Many shops, including ours, still list it under the old name because that is what buyers search for.
Is Gorilla Glue 4 a sativa or indica?
Gorilla Glue 4 is an indica-dominant hybrid, about 60% to 63% indica depending on the source:
| Source | Type | Genetics | THC | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leafly (as GG4) | 63% indica, 37% sativa | Chem’s Sister × Sour Dubb | 20%, 0% CBD | 4.6 from 5,555 ratings |
| AllBud | 60% indica, 40% sativa | Chem’s Sister × Sour Dubb × Chocolate Diesel | 18% to 32% (average range) | 4.6 from 247 reviews |
| Google AI Overview (Oct 2026) | “Indica-dominant hybrid” | Credits GG Strains | “20% to 32%” | n/a |
The reported effect is a quick lift followed by a heavy body feel, so it behaves more like an indica in the evening. Our indica vs sativa vs hybrid guide explains why these labels are only a rough guide.
Is Gorilla Glue 4 strong?
Yes, Gorilla Glue 4 is a high-THC strain on paper. Leafly lists GG4 at 20% THC, and AllBud gives an average range of 18% to 32%. Shop listings often quote the top of that range, but a number on a listing describes one lot, not the strain, and few come with a published lab test.
Why is GG4 so strong?
GG4’s reputation comes from resin. CannaConnection says the strain earned its name from the sticky resin that collects on trimming scissors, and Leafly describes “chunky, resin-covered buds”. Its parents come from potent families: CannaConnection traces Chem’s Sister to Chemdawg and Sour Dubb to a Sour Diesel line. AllBud also warns it may be too strong for beginners. Bud Cargo does not publish a lab result for its current GG4 lot.
If you are new to strong strains, start with a small amount and wait before taking more; Canada’s Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines also recommend favouring lower-THC products and using less often.
What does Gorilla Glue 4 smell like?
Gorilla Glue 4 smells pungent, earthy and piney, with a chemical, diesel edge. Leafly’s top flavours are pungent, earthy and pine. AllBud lists chemical, chocolate, coffee, diesel, pine and sweet flavours, with a sour, diesel and chocolate aroma and “a heavy peppery pungency”.
The pepper comes from caryophyllene, Leafly’s top terpene for GG4, followed by myrcene and limonene. It is a loud strain in a jar, so store it airtight; our guide to how long weed lasts covers how to keep it fresh.
What are the effects of Gorilla Glue 4?
GG4 is mostly reported as a relaxing, heavy strain. Leafly’s most reported effects are relaxed, sleepy and hungry. The usual pattern is a fast head change followed by a body feel strong enough that many people call it couch-lock.
The most reported negatives on Leafly are dry mouth, dry eyes and feeling anxious. This is what consumers report, not a health claim. Most people keep GG4 for the evening.
Which strains come from Gorilla Glue #4?
GG4 is one of the most used parents of the last decade. Leafly lists Grease Monkey and Gorilla Cookies among its children, and three of its descendants are on our menu right now:
| Strain | Link to GG4 | At Bud Cargo |
|---|---|---|
| Gorilla Glue #4 | The original | Ounce deal, $83 ($2.96/g) |
| Monkey Butter (Gorilla Butter) | Child: GG4 × Peanut Butter Breath | Ounce deal, $74 ($2.64/g) |
| White Truffle | Grandchild: selected from Gorilla Butter | Ounce deal, $49 ($1.75/g) |
| Black Truffle | Great-grandchild in one line: White Truffle × Pure Michigan (3rd Coast Genetics) | Ounce deal, $83 ($2.96/g) |
Our White Truffle strain guide and Black Truffle strain guide cover those two in detail. If you like GG4’s weight but want a savoury, nutty nose instead of diesel, White Truffle is the cheapest way into the family.
Where to buy Gorilla Glue #4 online in Canada
Bud Cargo has GG4 in five formats, all in stock today:
| Product | Format | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Gorilla Glue #4 ounce deal | Dried flower, 28 g only | $83 |
| So High 1 g vape, GG4 | Disposable vape, 1 g | $30 |
| So High syringe, Gorilla Glue #4 | Distillate, 1 mL | $30 |
| Boost cartridge, Gorilla Glue | 510 cartridge, 1 g | $25.50 |
| Dreamers dual vape, Gorilla Glue and Strawberry Cough | Dual-chamber disposable, 6 g | $72 |
At $83 the GG4 ounce is above the $75 median of the 47 ounce deals in stock, which run from $39 to $110. An ounce is 28 g, just under the 30 g of dried cannabis an adult may carry in public under section 8 of the Cannabis Act. If a cartridge gives you trouble, our cart not hitting guide walks through the fixes.
Orders ship across Canada for $25 to BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, $30 to Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada, and $35 to the territories. Shipping is free on orders over $150 (over $250 to the territories). You can pay by Interac e-Transfer or credit card. Bud Cargo is a mail-order dispensary, not a provincially licensed retailer.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gorilla Glue 4 a sativa or indica?
Gorilla Glue #4 is an indica-dominant hybrid. Leafly lists GG4 as 63% indica and 37% sativa, and AllBud as 60% indica and 40% sativa. Most people report a relaxed, heavy finish, which is why many shops file it under indica.
Is Gorilla Glue 4 strong?
Yes, on paper it is a high-THC strain. Leafly lists GG4 at 20% THC and AllBud gives an average range of 18% to 32%. Any single number on a shop listing describes one lot, not the strain, so start with a small amount if you are new to it.
Why is GG4 so strong?
GG4 is famous for how much resin it produces; CannaConnection says the Glue name came from the sticky resin that collects on trimming scissors. Its parents, Chem’s Sister and Sour Dubb, come from potent Chem and Sour Diesel lines. How strong a given bag is still depends on the grower and the lot.
What does Gorilla Glue 4 smell like?
GG4 smells pungent, earthy and piney, with diesel and chemical notes. AllBud adds chocolate and coffee, and its top terpene on Leafly is caryophyllene, which gives a peppery edge. It is a loud strain that needs airtight storage.
Why was Gorilla Glue #4 renamed GG4?
The maker of Gorilla Glue adhesive brought a trademark case against breeder GG Strains, and the two settled in 2017. GG Strains agreed to drop the Gorilla Glue name and gorilla imagery by 19 September 2018, so the strains became GG1, GG4 and GG5. Leafly also lists GG4 as Original Glue.
Who created Gorilla Glue #4?
GG4 was bred by GG Strains. Leafly credits it as a cross of Chem’s Sister and Sour Dubb, and AllBud adds Chocolate Diesel as a third parent. Leafly says it won first place at the 2014 Michigan and Los Angeles Cannabis Cups and the 2015 High Times Jamaican World Cup.
How much is an ounce of Gorilla Glue #4?
At Bud Cargo the Gorilla Glue #4 ounce deal is $83 for a full 28 g as of 24 October 2026, about $2.96 a gram. GG4 is also in stock as a $30 So High 1 g vape, a $30 So High syringe and a $25.50 Boost cartridge.
Sources: Leafly, GG4 (Original Glue). AllBud, Gorilla Glue #4. Ganjapreneur, Gorilla Glue trademark lawsuit settled (Oct 2017). CannaConnection, GG4. Public Health Agency of Canada, Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines. Cannabis Act (S.C. 2018, c. 16), section 8. Prices from Bud Cargo’s live in-stock catalogue, 24 October 2026.
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