Royal Gorilla strain guide
Royal Gorilla is an indica-leaning hybrid sold as seeds by Royal Queen Seeds. It comes from the same family of plants behind Gorilla Glue, and people know it for a sharp diesel and earth smell and a heavy, relaxed feel.
Where does Royal Gorilla come from?
Royal Gorilla is a Royal Queen Seeds strain. Its parents are listed as Sour Dubb, Chem's Sister and Chocolate Diesel, the same three strains usually given for Gorilla Glue. That's why it's often described as the seed bank's take on that famous plant.
It isn't a clone of Gorilla Glue, though. It's a seed line, so plants grown from it can vary more from one to the next than a single kept cut would. Royal Queen also sells a separate autoflowering version and other gorilla-named strains, so don't mix them up.
What does Royal Gorilla smell and taste like?
Expect a loud, sharp smell: diesel, earth and a sour, almost ammonia-like edge. Underneath, reviewers pick up pine, lemon and sometimes a chocolate note that hints at the Chocolate Diesel side.
Myrcene is usually listed first, followed by limonene and caryophyllene. Myrcene adds the earthy depth, limonene the lemon and caryophyllene a peppery bite.
Royal Gorilla effects: what people report
People mostly describe Royal Gorilla as relaxing, with a tingly body feel that can turn sleepy. Some reviewers also mention a happy, chilled mood up front before the body side takes over.
These are reports, not promises, and how it feels depends on the batch, how much you have and your tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the common complaints, and some people mention feeling paranoid or say it can be a lot for beginners.
How strong is Royal Gorilla?
Royal Gorilla is a high-THC strain. Listings range from about 21% to 27% THC, and the seed bank's own figures sit in the mid 20s, with CBD very low.
Go slowly with it, especially if you're newer to indica-leaning strains. The THC printed on your label is the number to trust.
Buying Royal Gorilla in Canada
Because Royal Gorilla is mainly known as a seed strain, flower sold under this name will depend on the grower. Check the label for the producer, THC and CBD, and the packaging date.
Royal Gorilla vs Gorilla Glue
Gorilla Glue is the original cut from the same parent strains, famous for its sticky resin and couch-heavy reputation. Royal Gorilla is the seed version of that family from Royal Queen Seeds. Both smell of diesel, earth and pine, and both are known for a heavy, relaxed body feel. The main difference is consistency: Gorilla Glue is a single kept plant, while Royal Gorilla is grown from seed and can vary more from batch to batch. If you want the classic, look for Gorilla Glue. If you find Royal Gorilla, expect a close cousin.
Strains like Royal Gorilla
If you like Royal Gorilla, these are close matches:
- Gorilla Glue: the famous cut from the same parent strains.
- Gorilla Glue 5: another plant from the same Gorilla family.
- Chocolate Diesel: one of its parents, with fuel and a cocoa note.
- Chemdawg: a classic behind the Chem side, sharp and gassy.
