Gorilla Pie strain guide
Gorilla Pie is a balanced hybrid of Gorilla Glue #4 and Jelly Pie. It mixes the earthy, gassy side of Gorilla Glue with a sweet, grape-pie fruitiness, and people usually describe it as creative and giggly before it turns relaxed. Listed THC runs high.
Where does Gorilla Pie come from?
The cross most often given for Gorilla Pie is Gorilla Glue #4 and Jelly Pie, and the major strain databases agree on it. Gorilla Glue brings the sticky resin and earthy fuel it's famous for, while Jelly Pie is a fruity dessert strain.
The original breeder is not well documented. One strain guide says some cuts use Cherry Pie or Grape Pie in place of Jelly Pie and that several breeders have used the name, so plants sold as Gorilla Pie may not all be the same.
What does Gorilla Pie smell and taste like?
Gorilla Pie smells sweet and fruity first, with grape and berry notes, then earthy herbs and a peppery diesel underneath. Some people pick up citrus, like grapefruit, or a tea-like note, and one reviewer compared the taste to chocolate pie.
One strain database lists pinene as its leading terpene, followed by myrcene and caryophyllene. Pinene adds a fresh, piney note, myrcene the earthy side and caryophyllene the black pepper bite. The flavour usually follows the smell: sweet and fruity on the inhale, peppery and gassy on the exhale.
Gorilla Pie effects: what people report
People most often describe Gorilla Pie as creative, giggly and euphoric, with a happy, easygoing start a few minutes in. Later it tends to get more relaxed, and some reviewers say it gets heavy enough that they don't expect to get much done.
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 anxious.
How strong is Gorilla Pie?
Gorilla Pie is usually listed as a high-THC strain, but the numbers vary a lot. One strain database gives about 21%, a grower database averages around 28%, and another strain database gives 28% to 35%. CBD is low.
Different cuts and labs likely explain the spread. If you're new to it, start with a small amount and wait before having more. The THC on your label is the number to go by, and our guide to THCa vs THC explains why labels show both.
Buying Gorilla Pie in Canada
Since more than one breeder may use the name, check the label for a lineage. Gorilla Glue #4 and Jelly Pie is the version most sources describe.
You may see it as flower, pre-rolls or concentrates. Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date, since fresher flower holds more of that grape and pepper smell.
Gorilla Pie vs Gorilla Glue
Gorilla Glue is Gorilla Pie's parent and the source of its earthy, gassy base. Gorilla Glue smells mostly of earth, pine and fuel, while Gorilla Pie adds a sweet grape and berry layer from Jelly Pie, so it reads fruitier. Both are known for high THC and a relaxed finish, though Gorilla Pie is more often called creative and giggly up front. If you want the classic fuel smell, start with Gorilla Glue. If you'd like it sweetened up, try Gorilla Pie.
Strains like Gorilla Pie
If you like Gorilla Pie, these are the closest matches:
- Gorilla Glue: the parent, with the same earthy fuel but less fruit.
- Grape Pie: sweet grape and berry with a peppery edge, much like Gorilla Pie's fruity side.
- Gorilla Cookies: another Gorilla Glue #4 cross, earthy and minty with diesel.
- Gorilla Zkittlez: Gorilla Glue funk paired with a fruity candy parent.
