Gorilla Breath strain guide
Gorilla Breath is an indica-leaning hybrid of Gorilla Glue #4 and OGKB. People know it for an unusual smell, part chocolate and vanilla, part pine and fuel, and a heavy, relaxed feel. It sits at the stronger end of THC listings.
Where does Gorilla Breath come from?
Sources agree on the cross: Original Glue, better known as Gorilla Glue #4, and OGKB, short for OG Kush Breath. OGKB is the strain behind the whole Breath family, which also includes Mendo Breath.
One strain database credits Humboldt Seed Organization in Northern California as the breeder. Another database doesn't name one, so the breeder is less settled than the cross. Listings describe it as mostly indica.
What does Gorilla Breath smell and taste like?
This one is hard to pin down. Descriptions mention chocolate, vanilla and a nutty, woody note, alongside pine, diesel and a spicy fuel smell. Some people say a fresh bag smells almost savoury, closer to garlic or wet grass.
Published terpene results put myrcene first, followed by pinene and caryophyllene. Myrcene brings the earthy base, pinene the piney edge and caryophyllene a peppery bite. The flavour is usually described as chocolatey diesel, with vanilla and earth on the finish.
Gorilla Breath effects: what people report
People most often describe Gorilla Breath as relaxing, tingly and giggly, with a happy, euphoric mood alongside a heavy body feel. Reviews often mention that it comes on quickly, and some say it makes focusing harder.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth, dry eyes and dizziness are the common complaints, and heavy eyelids come up too.
How strong is Gorilla Breath?
Gorilla Breath is a high-THC strain. Listings put it at about 22% to 27% THC, with very little CBD, and reviews often say it is stronger than expected.
If you're new to it, start with a small amount and give it time. The numbers on your product's label matter more than the strain name, and our guide to reading cannabis labels explains what to look for.
Buying Gorilla Breath in Canada
The Gorilla name shows up on many strains, from Gorilla Cookies to Gorilla Zkittlez, so check that the label says Gorilla Breath. Different producers also grow different cuts.
You might find it as dried flower, pre-rolls or concentrates. Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of that chocolate and fuel smell.
Gorilla Breath vs Gorilla Glue
Gorilla Glue is one of Gorilla Breath's parents and the better-known of the two. Gorilla Glue leans earthy, piney and sour, with a strong diesel smell, while Gorilla Breath adds the chocolate, vanilla and nutty notes of its OGKB side. Both are strong and get called heavy, though Gorilla Breath leans further toward the body. If you want the classic sticky, gassy profile, start with Gorilla Glue. If a sweeter, chocolatey take sounds better, try Gorilla Breath.
Strains like Gorilla Breath
If you like Gorilla Breath, these are the closest matches:
- Gorilla Glue: one of its parents, earthy and gassy with a heavy reputation.
- OGKB: the other parent, known for nutty, earthy notes and a relaxed feel.
- Mendo Breath: another strain from the Breath family, sweeter and more vanilla.
- Gorilla Cookies: a Gorilla Glue cross with a sweeter Cookies side.
