Gorilla Glue 5 strain guide
Gorilla Glue 5, also sold as GG5 or New Glue, is a hybrid from GG Strains, the breeders behind the famous Gorilla Glue #4. It crosses two of their own lines, and people know it for a sharp diesel smell and a heavy, sleepy feel that many find stronger than the original.
Where does Gorilla Glue 5 come from?
Gorilla Glue 5 comes from GG Strains, the same team that released Gorilla Glue, better known as GG4. It's a cross of two of their numbered plants: Sister Glue (GG1) and Original Glue (GG4).
GG4 is usually traced to Chem's Sister and Sour Dubb, and GG5 stays inside that Glue family rather than bringing in an outside strain. The exact year it was released is not well documented.
What does Gorilla Glue 5 smell and taste like?
Expect fuel first. People describe a pungent diesel smell with an earthy base, and one cannabis reviewer compared it to diesel-soaked leather and burnt rubber. It is not a sweet or fruity strain.
Terpene results vary by grower. One strain database's data lists limonene first, then caryophyllene and linalool, while one tested batch reviewed in the press came back led by terpinolene. That spread is a good reminder that the label on your batch matters more than the name. The flavour tends to follow the smell: earthy and gassy, with a peppery edge.
Gorilla Glue 5 effects: what people report
Most people describe GG5 as heavy and settling: relaxed, sleepy and tingly in the body, and often more weighed down than either parent. Some reviews mention a euphoric or giggly start before it settles in.
Reviewers also say it can slow you down and make conversation harder, so it reads more like a quiet-night strain than a social one. These are experiences people report, not promises. Dry mouth, dry eyes and dizziness are the most common complaints.
How strong is Gorilla Glue 5?
GG5 is a high-THC strain. Published lab results and listings mostly fall around 21% to 24% THC, and some users report batches testing higher than that. CBD is usually very low.
Because people describe it as heavy, it makes sense to start with a small amount and wait before having more. Check the THC number on your batch's label, and see our guide to reading cannabis labels if the numbers are confusing.
Buying Gorilla Glue 5 in Canada
Watch the name closely. Plenty of products are simply labelled Gorilla Glue or GG4, which is a different plant. GG5 may also appear as New Glue or GG #5.
Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower keeps more of that strong fuel smell.
Gorilla Glue 5 vs Gorilla Glue
Gorilla Glue (GG4) is one of GG5's two parents and by far the better-known strain. Both carry the same diesel and earth smell, but GG4 is usually described as relaxed and happy, with a euphoric lift before the body heaviness arrives. GG5 is reported as heavier and sleepier, with less of that happy mental lift. If you want the classic, start with GG4. If you want something that settles you more, try GG5.
Strains like Gorilla Glue 5
If you like Gorilla Glue 5, these are close matches:
- Gorilla Glue: its GG4 parent, with a similar earthy diesel smell and a happier reputation.
- Gorilla Cookies: Gorilla Glue genetics with a sweeter, cookie-like side.
- Chemdawg: an older Chem strain with a similar sharp, gassy smell.
- Sour Diesel: another diesel-heavy classic, with a more upbeat reputation.
