The Gorilla Glue and Super Glue strains are both popular among cannabis enthusiasts for various reasons including their distinctive flavor profiles, medical benefits, and effects. Below, I detail the aspects of both strains for comparison.
Gorilla Glue (GG#4)
Flavor Profile: Earthy, piney, with hints of chocolate and coffee, coming from its complex mix of terpenes.
Aroma: Strong, pungent, and earthy with notes of chocolate and coffee.
Medical Benefits: Often sought out for chronic pain relief, stress, insomnia, and depression.
Side Effects: Dry mouth, dry eyes, and in some cases, anxiety due to its high THC content.
Growing Guide: This strain thrives in both indoor and outdoor environments, with a flowering time of about 8-9 weeks. It’s known for its chunky, resin-covered buds.
Sativa Percentage: ~35%
Indica Percentage: ~65%
Plant Genetics: Gorilla Glue is a hybrid strain, a mix of Chem’s Sister, Sour Dubb, and Chocolate Diesel.
THC Amount: Ranges from 25% to 30%.
CBD Amount: Generally below 1%.
Super Glue
Flavor Profile: Sweet and earthy, with hints of pine and spice.
Aroma: Woody and earthy, with a touch of citrus.
Medical Benefits: Useful for managing chronic pain, stress, muscle spasms, and insomnia.
Side Effects: Like Gorilla Glue, it can cause dry mouth and eyes. Some report feeling slightly paranoid or dizzy with high doses.
Growing Guide: Super Glue prefers a controlled indoor environment but can also do well outdoors. Its flowering time is approximately 9-10 weeks.
Sativa Percentage: ~40%
Indica Percentage: ~60%
Plant Genetics: It is a cross between Afghani and Northern Lights.
THC Amount: Typically around 18% to 23%.
CBD Amount: Usually around 1%.
Comparison Table
| Feature | Gorilla Glue | Super Glue |
|---|---|---|
| Flavor Profile | Earthy, pine, chocolate, coffee | Sweet, earthy, pine, spice |
| Aroma | Strong, pungent, chocolate, coffee | Woody, earthy, citrus |
| Medical Benefits | Pain, stress, insomnia, depression | Pain, stress, muscle spasms, insomnia |
| Side Effects | Dry mouth, eyes, anxiety | Dry mouth, eyes, paranoia, dizziness |
| Growing Guide | Indoors/Outdoors, 8-9 weeks | Indoors preferred, 9-10 weeks |
| Sativa Percentage | ~35% | ~40% |
| Indica Percentage | ~65% | ~60% |
| Plant Genetics | Chem’s Sister, Sour Dubb, Chocolate Diesel | Afghani, Northern Lights |
| THC Amount | 25-30% | 18-23% |
| CBD Amount | <1% | ~1% |
Conclusion
Gorilla Glue and Super Glue strains, while having some similarities, offer unique experiences due to their different genetic backgrounds, flavor profiles, and effect balances. Gorilla Glue comes out stronger in THC content and may have a more intense effect compared to Super Glue, which might be preferred by those seeking strong pain relief or assistance with sleep. On the other hand, Super Glue, with its slightly higher Sativa content, could offer a somewhat more balanced high, with a mix of relaxation and cerebral effects. As always, personal experience can vary, so it’s advisable to start with lower doses to gauge individual reactions.