Gorilla Grape strain guide
Gorilla Grape is an indica-leaning hybrid of Gorilla Glue #4 and Vino OG. People know it for a sweet grape smell with a diesel edge and a relaxed, happy feel that tends to get heavier as it goes. You'll also see it listed as Gorilla Grapes.
Where does Gorilla Grape come from?
The cross most sources give is Gorilla Glue, the famously sticky strain also called GG4, with Vino OG, a lesser-known grape-scented OG. Two strain databases both credit Dungeon Vault Genetics with the breeding, and at least one other producer has grown the same pairing.
Not every product with the name is the same plant. A few grower write-ups name Grape Ape as the second parent instead, so different cuts can smell and feel a little different.
What does Gorilla Grape smell and taste like?
Grape comes through first, sweet and a bit like grape candy, with diesel and earthy notes underneath from the Gorilla Glue side. Some people also pick up a spicy, herbal edge on the exhale.
Published terpene results most often put myrcene on top, followed by pinene and caryophyllene. Myrcene brings an earthy, musky base, pinene a fresh pine note and caryophyllene the peppery spice. The buds are often olive green with purple and red tints and a heavy coat of frost.
Gorilla Grape effects: what people report
People most often call Gorilla Grape relaxed and happy, with a mellow, clear start that settles into a heavier body feel. Some reviewers say it turns sleepy at higher amounts, and hunger comes up too. A few people found it more intense than they expected, especially after having a lot.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the most common complaints, and some people mention feeling dizzy.
How strong is Gorilla Grape?
Listings vary a lot. One strain database shows about 17% THC, while other listings put it in the mid 20s and as high as 30%, with very little CBD.
That spread is a good reason to check the label rather than the name. If you're new to it, start small and give it time before having more. Our guide to reading cannabis labels explains what the numbers mean.
Buying Gorilla Grape in Canada
Look for both spellings, Gorilla Grape and Gorilla Grapes, and read who grew it. Producers work from different cuts, so terpenes and potency can differ from one product to the next.
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 grape smell.
Gorilla Grape vs Gorilla Glue
Gorilla Glue is one of Gorilla Grape's parents, and you can tell. Both are heavy on resin and carry that earthy, diesel base, but Gorilla Glue leans earthy, piney and fuel-heavy, sometimes with a hint of chocolate, while Gorilla Grape adds a clear sweet grape note on top. Both can be listed anywhere up to about 30% THC. Gorilla Glue is known for a strong, heavy feel, while Gorilla Grape gets described as a little more mellow at first. If you like gas, go with Gorilla Glue. If you want the gas softened with fruit, try Gorilla Grape.
Strains like Gorilla Grape
If you like Gorilla Grape, these are worth a look:
- Gorilla Glue: its parent, with the same earthy diesel base and no grape.
- Grape Ape: a classic grape-scented indica that some growers name as a parent.
- Purple Gorilla: a Gorilla relative with a sweeter, fruit-forward side.
