Gorilla Zkittlez strain guide
Gorilla Zkittlez is an indica-leaning hybrid of Gorilla Glue and Zkittlez, sold as seed by Barney's Farm. It mixes the earthy, gassy funk of Gorilla Glue with the fruity side of Zkittlez, and people mostly describe it as calm and heavy, the kind of strain they save for later in the day.
Where does Gorilla Zkittlez come from?
The parents are well agreed on: Gorilla Glue, the famously sticky, resin-heavy hybrid also sold as Original Glue or GG4, and Zkittlez, the candy-sweet strain now also called The Original Z.
Barney's Farm, a large seed company, sells it as a feminized seed line, sometimes under the shorter name Gorilla Z. Its seed listing gives it about a 60% indica split. When and where the cross was first made isn't well documented beyond that.
What does Gorilla Zkittlez smell and taste like?
This one is more gas than candy. One strain database describes a gassy, slightly sharp smell with a thick tropical fruit layer and a hint of chocolate, and reviewers' top flavour notes are earthy, tar and tobacco. Some people pick up sweet orange or berry, while others find it more like hay and forest.
Caryophyllene usually leads its terpene results, followed by limonene and myrcene. Caryophyllene brings the peppery, earthy base, limonene a touch of citrus and myrcene the musky side. One Canadian product lists total terpenes above 3%, which helps explain how loud the smell can be.
Gorilla Zkittlez effects: what people report
Most reports describe Gorilla Zkittlez as relaxing and body-heavy. People often call it sleepy and giggly, and hunger comes up a lot. It's usually described as an evening strain rather than something to start the day with.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your tolerance. Dry eyes, dry mouth and the odd headache are the most common complaints.
How strong is Gorilla Zkittlez?
It's a high-THC strain. One strain database lists it around 20%, the breeder's marketing says about 24%, and at least one licensed producer's listing gives a range of 25% to 31%. CBD is usually very low.
That's a wide spread, so check the label on your product. If you're new to it, start with a small amount and give it time before having more.
Buying Gorilla Zkittlez in Canada
Gorilla Zkittlez has shown up as flower and pre-rolls. Because it's grown from seed, different producers can end up with different plants, so the THC, terpenes and even the smell can vary from one product to the next.
Check the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date before you buy. Fresher flower keeps more of the fruit over the gas.
Gorilla Zkittlez vs Gorilla Glue
Gorilla Glue is the parent that gives Gorilla Zkittlez its earthy, piney, diesel backbone and its heavy feel. The difference is the fruit. Gorilla Glue smells mostly of earth, pine and fuel, while Gorilla Zkittlez adds a tropical, candied layer from Zkittlez on top. Both get described as relaxed, though Gorilla Zkittlez leans a little sleepier in reports. If you want the classic, go with Gorilla Glue. If you'd like some sweetness with the gas, try Gorilla Zkittlez.
Strains like Gorilla Zkittlez
If you like Gorilla Zkittlez, these are the closest matches:
- Gorilla Glue: one parent, earthy and gassy with a relaxed, happy feel.
- Zkittlez: the other parent, much sweeter and fruitier with a calm reputation.
- Gorilla Cookies: another Gorilla Glue cross, swapping the candy for a cookie side.
- Grape Ape: a heavy, fruity indica for later in the day.
